Trading its influence over the militants for relief from painful reforms will cost the country’s economy.
BloombergOpinion
The Defense Department’s decision to reopen its high-profile cloud-computing contract puts Microsoft’s Azure on par with market leader Amazon. That says something.
Between the standard raft rides and hikes, this year’s annual Allen & Co. media-industry retreat could be a hotbed of dealmaking.
Finance
The Fed isn’t obliged to join China and other central banks in the craze to issue an official electronic currency. Private equivalents may do the job better.
Hong Kong Gets Its Great Firewall, One Brick at a Time
New rules are supposed to protect personal privacy, but major tech companies are raising the alarm.
How Wall Street Lost Sight of Didi's Risks
It's impossible to assign responsibility, but bankers and investors should have seen this coming.
Australia Seeks the Goldilocks Exit From Stimulus
Scale back easing without tightening. Boost wage growth but avoid runaway inflation. It’s a delicate balance.
Editorials
The Editors
The U.S.’s Faltering Commitment to Liberal Trade
The Biden administration’s lack of interest in fast-track authority is telling.
The Editors
Israel’s New Government Shouldn’t Give Up on Peace
It might seem distant, but only a two-state solution will work.
