The dollar’s security as the world’s reserve currency has been slipping for decades. Will the transition speed up in 2026?

By the end of March 2026 India will overtake Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. But the country falls short ...

Just over five years ago, travel in much of the world stopped. Governments in rich countries, especially, slammed borders shut to migrants and others. That episode showed how, when needed, once-porous ...

The Economist is seeking promising journalists and would-be journalists to apply for our Marjorie Deane internship. Successful candidates will spend six months with us writing about economics and/or ...

We are seeking an intern to write about Britain for The Economist. The internship will be London-based, is paid £2,500 per month and lasts for six months. Applicants must have the right to work in the ...