Emma Duncan

United Kingdom

Editor at The Times

Columnist, The Times. Recommendations of slightly obscure novels more than a century old gratefully received

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Articles

Trump 0, globalisation 1

1 week ago | thetimes.com | Emma Duncan
Stocks Retreat From Early Gains, Mark 4th-Straight Loss

2 weeks ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Emma Duncan

The Dow turned in a triple-digit loss Despite considerable gains earlier today, all three major indexes closed firmly in the red, extending last week's wipeout with their fourth consecutive losses. The Dow, after a particularly volatile last half an hour of trading, finished the day with a 320-point drop. Though it's cooled off from yesterday's surge above 60, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) rose to a fourth-straight win.
Don't fence kids in with improvident curriculum

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Emma Duncan
because we can't rely on the US

2 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Emma Duncan
Stocks Log Worst Day Since 2020 as Selloff Reaches Fever Pitch

3 weeks ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Emma Duncan

The S&P 500 is now firmly in correction territory Stocks suffered a steep selloff today, as investors grappled with the potential long-term and global consequences of President Trump's sweeping tariff initiatives. Casting a minimum 10% levy on a large number of countries, Trump said the tariff implementation is "going very well," despite U.S. trade counterparts looking to amplify retaliation efforts.
'Build, baby, build' should be the new slogan for liberals

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Emma Duncan
Here's a model for how to reform Whitehall

3 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Emma Duncan
Fintech Stock Ripe for Major Chart Reversal

4 weeks ago | schaeffersresearch.com | Emma Duncan

Fintech giant Affirm Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:AFRM) is 3% lower to trade at $46.87 this afternoon, heading for a third consecutive loss and adding more weight to its already steep 28.3% year-to-date deficit. The equity's recent fall from its Feb. 18, three-year high of $82.52 may be short-lived, however, as a new bull signal is now flashing.
Sorry, JD Vance, you're wrong about UK and immigrants

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Emma Duncan
We can't ignore social media dangers any more

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Emma Duncan

Teenagers are likely to buy things that will make them feel better about themselves when their self-esteem is low, so if you want to sell them beauty products it's useful to know when they're at their most vulnerable. Because people reveal their emotions online, Facebook can tell you, and serve up a relevant ad at the most profitable time.