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Wednesday, 23 August, 2023

LexArtificial intelligence
The Lex Newsletter: AI translation may supersede AI-aided language learning Premium content
But when it comes to fluency, can Duolingo trump an experienced and dedicated teacher?
Wednesday, 21 June, 2023

LexAutomobiles
The Lex Newsletter: US auto loans hit traffic Premium content
More Americans are falling behind on their car payments and near-prime borrowers are the worst hit
Wednesday, 31 May, 2023

LexJapanese business & finance
The Lex Newsletter: Tokyo comes to Wall Street (again) Premium content
Japanese financial groups have been beefing up their US presence
Wednesday, 26 April, 2023

LexUS banks
The Lex Newsletter: higher rates put squeeze on fintech lenders too Premium content
Disrupters’ plans to take on established institutions fizzle out after rise in funding costs
Wednesday, 5 April, 2023

Lex
The Lex Newsletter: storage is bright spot for dire commercial property Premium content
The banking turmoil has put the spotlight on the commercial real estate loan market
Friday, 31 March, 2023

The Big Read
Lex in depth: how safe are America’s regional banks?
After the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and others, the FT has analysed more than 100 institutions to identify those that are the biggest cause for concern
Wednesday, 18 January, 2023

LexUS retail
The Lex Newsletter: shoplifting, shrinkage and a $95bn problem for US retailers Premium content
Theft is not the only cause of inventory losses but can be a handy scapegoat for poor operational decisions
Wednesday, 21 December, 2022

LexUS financial regulation
The Lex Newsletter: watchdogs will intensify attack on Wall Street in 2023 Premium content
Joe Biden has made promoting competition and consumer protection one of his top priorities
Wednesday, 12 October, 2022

LexUS society
The Lex Newsletter: the economic ‘dous’ and don’ts of mother tongue survival in the US Premium content
Studies suggest multilingualism boosts output but that language proficiency deteriorates with each generation
Wednesday, 31 August, 2022

LexFinancial services
The Lex Newsletter: the US is reducing its focus on FICO scores Premium content
At a time of intense competition, expanding access to affordable credit makes good business sense
Wednesday, 27 July, 2022

LexUS retail
The Lex Newsletter: Americans eke out sneaky savings to leave retailers beat Premium content
Inflation means consumers are spending more on basic necessities and cutting back on clothing and home furnishings
Wednesday, 13 July, 2022

LexUS retail
The Lex Newsletter: will retail zombies rise again? Premium content
Market interventions have created a new generation of retailers unable to cover their debt-servicing costs
Thursday, 7 July, 2022

FT News Briefing podcast10 min listen
Marxism degrees are having a moment in China
Sterling stays steady despite British political turmoil
Wednesday, 15 June, 2022

LexUS economy
The Lex Newsletter: US credit card data mingle family fun with dire need Premium content
Higher consumer spending is also being driven by higher prices for fuel and everyday goods
Wednesday, 27 April, 2022

LexUS economy
The Lex Newsletter: Tomb Sweeping inspires trucker vs banker pay parallel Premium content
US haulage drivers are in short supply and salaries are rising in an effort to fill staffing gaps
Wednesday, 30 March, 2022

LexFedEx Corp
The Lex Newsletter: FedEx reboot will fail if cuts worsen staff outages Premium content
Low pay rates have contributed to labour instability as company struggles to hire and retain workers
Wednesday, 9 February, 2022

LexCryptocurrencies
The Lex Newsletter: New York balks at Eric Adams’ crypto values Premium content
Wild price swings suggest those who publicly opt in to digital currencies are those who can afford to
Wednesday, 12 January, 2022

LexBank of Montreal
The Lex Newsletter: make way for the Canadians Premium content
Flush with excess capital and record share prices, Canadian banks are seeking to extend their presence in the US
Friday, 10 December, 2021

Lex
Best of Lex: succession games Premium content
American Airlines | Neste | Taylor Wimpey | Amazon | Uber | Roku | Trump Spac
Saturday, 6 November, 2021

On Wall StreetZillow Inc
Zillow’s flip-flop shows limits for Big Data in property
Company unable to parlay insights from American obsession with real estate listings into profits from speculation
Wednesday, 3 November, 2021

Lex
Lex letter from the US: make way for foreign travellers
Easing of entry restrictions has led to surge in bookings but airlines now face new problems
Friday, 1 October, 2021

Lex
Best of Lex: ‘Squid Game’, Evergrande and other high stakes Premium content
Chinese banks | US property | AutoStore | Amazon | Polestar | Ford | Netflix
Wednesday, 22 September, 2021

Lex
Lex Letter from New York: days of big banking deals may be over Premium content
Largest regional lenders have all made moves and remaining smaller targets are not as attractive
Wednesday, 25 August, 2021

Lex
Lex Letter from New York: parking apps make a comeback Premium content
Sector’s future depends on whether people continue to use their cars heavily when offices reopen
Friday, 16 July, 2021

Lex
Best of Lex: where to find pay rises and a 4-day working week Premium content
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