Swamp Notes: Trump’s tilt to the left

Swamp Notes: Trump’s tilt to the left

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The Bethlehem Project: Steel’s legacy looms large

Bethlehem Steel was the lifeblood of Pennsylvanian town's economy, and a major contributor to American manufacturing during the 20th century. But when the local plant closed in the 1990s and the company went bankrupt in the early 2000s, Bethlehem’s economy didn’t crater. It pivot ...  Show more

Jamie Dimon succession race narrows

The race to succeed JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon just got tighter, and the investment chief at insurance group Allianz is warning that the SpaceX bond sale signals markets are in ‘bubble territory’. Plus, the US Supreme Court shielded German pharmaceuticals group Ba ...  Show more

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