The analyst who once predicted the ‘end of capitalism’ sees Zohran Mamdani’s election as a ‘day of reckoning coming in’—and corporates only have themselves to blame

Albert Edwards, the long-standing strategist at Société Générale known for offering the “alternative view” within the institution, believes the recent political success of figures like Zohran Mamdani signal the corporate…

Top economist Brad DeLong to recent college grads: Don’t blame AI for job struggles—blame the sputtering economy

As recent college graduates face one of the toughest job markets in years, Berkeley economist and voluble Substacker Brad DeLong has a message for those struggling to land their first…

Gaza hospital says 24 people killed near aid site as witnesses blame IDF

The Nasser hospital in southern Gaza has said 24 people have been killed near an aid distribution site. Palestinians who were present at the site said Israeli troops opened fire…

German bosses blame economic woes on young ‘work-shy’ employees calling in sick

Germany is in a structural crisis—with falling exports, soaring energy prices, and weakening competitiveness in its most important sectors. But according to the bosses of Germany’s biggest businesses, the real…

China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide

China and the Philippines have accused each other of ramming coast guard vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. The Philippines has claimed a Chinese ship “directly…

Antony Blinken pushes for Gaza truce as Israel and Hamas trade blame

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said now is “probably the best, maybe the last opportunity” to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Blinken made his…