International

What central banks can do when shocks come from outside

Addressing external shocks: central bank strategies

External shocks—ranging from commodity-price spikes, wars, and pandemics to foreign monetary tightening and sudden stops of capital—pose immediate and diverse challenges for central banks. The appropr...

Economy

Istanbul, in Turkey: What makes a retail concept scalable across diverse neighborhoods

Scaling retail in Istanbul: a guide to neighborhood diversity

Istanbul is a megacity of contrasts: dense historic cores, high-tourist corridors, modern business districts, sprawling suburban neighborhoods, and two continents linked by ferries...

Investments and Business

What makes John Galliano’s style unique?

The unique elements of John Galliano’s fashion

From his early years as a Central Saint Martins graduate to his groundbreaking leadership at fashion houses such as Dior and Maison Margiela, John Galliano stands as a captivating and unpredictable presence within the fashion landscape. His influence surpasses the fleeting pace o...