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The Economist might be a good starting point? https://www.economist.com/ https://www.economist.com/ For a narrower focus, the Wall Street Journal (New York) a

by __d 4y ago

The Economist might be a good starting point? https://www.economist.com/ https://www.economist.com/ For a narrower focus, the Wall Street Journal (New York) and the Financial Times (London) are probably the primary English-language sources for financial news.

skwee357 4y ago
Thanks, this is however more "mainstream" and more adjusted to the masses. I'm looking for something deeper with analysis, rather than click-bait titles.
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- mymllnthaccount 4y ago
  You really should try reading the economist for several weeks. They are pretty dry (not sensational) and filled with analysis. They also do a much better job than most American mainstream publications about giving space/content to the rest of the world. It's a pretty dense magazine and I don't think the "masses" read it.
- atmosx 4y ago
  The problem with the economist is not lack of analysis. The problem a very skewed-Americanized world-view. Assuming you are able to reckon that part, the Econ has sections about EU, Asia and Africa and the special reports are awesome (most times). Definitely read the economist if you care about current affairs. I would propose Varoufakis books, especially “talking to my daughter about the economy”, “the global Minotaur” and “adults in the room”. The latest “another now” is a bit more advanced and the next one that’s coming out about the new status quo is also interesting. Another way to learn a lot is to read columns in major, mainstream, journals like NYC - Krugman’s column is really good - the FT, etc. Keep in mind that you will have many “???” Moments when authors will be alluding or assuming the high inflation and low unemployment rate lead to recession, etc. jump to investopedia an try to connect the dots… this process will make you an expert eventually.
- sky-kedge0749 4y ago
  You might like to consider Noam Chomsky's take on the Financial Times in https://www.ft.com/content/bcdefd38-3beb-3506-b24c-82285ac87f6c https://www.ft.com/content/bcdefd38-3beb-3506-b24c-82285ac87... from 2013: > [T]he business press has a different incentive to get the facts right, Chomsky says, which is why the FT is his regular read. “Those who Adam Smith called ‘the masters of the universe’ have to understand the universe. They have to have a tolerably realistic understanding of the world that they are managing and controlling. That’s true of political elites as well, but the business world particularly. Also, the business press essentially trust their audience. They don’t have to impose propagandistic illusions to keep the rabble under control.”
- __d 4y ago
  Ok -- for a less general audience, I also like "Foreign Policy" (https://foreignpolicy.com/ https://foreignpolicy.com/), and particularly, "Foreign Affairs" (https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ https://www.foreignaffairs.com/). In my view, they have a more US-centric point of view (even more than the Economist), and are obviously less oriented towards economics, but they have some in-depth coverage that's worth a look.

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skwee357 4y ago

Thanks, this is however more "mainstream" and more adjusted to the masses. I'm looking for something deeper with analysis, rather than click-bait titles.

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mymllnthaccount 4y ago
You really should try reading the economist for several weeks. They are pretty dry (not sensational) and filled with analysis. They also do a much better job than most American mainstream publications about giving space/content to the rest of the world. It's a pretty dense magazine and I don't think the "masses" read it.
atmosx 4y ago
The problem with the economist is not lack of analysis. The problem a very skewed-Americanized world-view. Assuming you are able to reckon that part, the Econ has sections about EU, Asia and Africa and the special reports are awesome (most times). Definitely read the economist if you care about current affairs. I would propose Varoufakis books, especially “talking to my daughter about the economy”, “the global Minotaur” and “adults in the room”. The latest “another now” is a bit more advanced and the next one that’s coming out about the new status quo is also interesting. Another way to learn a lot is to read columns in major, mainstream, journals like NYC - Krugman’s column is really good - the FT, etc. Keep in mind that you will have many “???” Moments when authors will be alluding or assuming the high inflation and low unemployment rate lead to recession, etc. jump to investopedia an try to connect the dots… this process will make you an expert eventually.
sky-kedge0749 4y ago
You might like to consider Noam Chomsky's take on the Financial Times in https://www.ft.com/content/bcdefd38-3beb-3506-b24c-82285ac87f6c https://www.ft.com/content/bcdefd38-3beb-3506-b24c-82285ac87... from 2013: > [T]he business press has a different incentive to get the facts right, Chomsky says, which is why the FT is his regular read. “Those who Adam Smith called ‘the masters of the universe’ have to understand the universe. They have to have a tolerably realistic understanding of the world that they are managing and controlling. That’s true of political elites as well, but the business world particularly. Also, the business press essentially trust their audience. They don’t have to impose propagandistic illusions to keep the rabble under control.”
__d 4y ago
Ok -- for a less general audience, I also like "Foreign Policy" (https://foreignpolicy.com/ https://foreignpolicy.com/), and particularly, "Foreign Affairs" (https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ https://www.foreignaffairs.com/). In my view, they have a more US-centric point of view (even more than the Economist), and are obviously less oriented towards economics, but they have some in-depth coverage that's worth a look.