Links 10/17/2026 | naked capitalism
Our vigilant daily links: Trump raises white flag on (some) Russia sanctions, EU doubles down, UK says prepare for war, and AI financing reality check.
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Women Are More Emotionally Intelligent Than Men, and That’s a Problem – Landmark Study | naked capitalism
Women really are more intelligent emotionally and may not get credit for these skills.
The Black Sea Game Nato Is Playing for Bulgaria Against Russia | naked capitalism
In an escalation, NATO increased surveillance in the south Black Sea, with recent attacks on ships off Bulgaria as the apparent justification
Coffee Break: Coffee Break: A Further Note During Nobel Prize Month | naked capitalism
A most famous case of a Nobel Prize not going to a deserving scientist is that of Rosalind Franklin, but the story is complicated.
Fear and Loathing of MMT | naked capitalism
Exploring how interest rates and foreign exchange could affect spending choices in an MMT-aware currency issuer.
Links 10/16/2026 | naked capitalism
Our decked out daily links: Ukraine resumes refinery strikes, US passes torch to EU, Nazi rat line to Canada, Meta scrapers, and dog costumes.
What Is Happening With India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the World's Largest Real-Time Payments System? | naked capitalism
For the first time since its launch a decade ago, merchants will soon have to pay fees to use the system. Some are suggesting that Washington may be behind the move.
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West Asian War: Ansar Allah Hits Enemy HQ in Aden | naked capitalism
Ansar Allah hit the enemy HQ in Aden and denied firing at Medina. CENTCOM claimed control of Hormuz as ship attacks hit new highs.
Americans Who Go to Church and Trust Science Are Also More Likely to Believe in Ghosts and Curses, New Research Shows | naked capitalism
Who'd have thunk it? You can believe in science and rationality and also believe in ghosts.
How Non-State Alliances Are Reshaping the Global Order | naked capitalism
Non-state actors, aka rebels, are purportedly getting more external support. What are the roots of this shift?
Revenue per Worker Is Up. Are Firms Getting a Larger Share?
A look at how U.S. revenue per worker has picked up to twice the 2010s rate since 2019, using data from firms’ 10-K filings to unpack the acceleration.
Links 10/15/2026 | naked capitalism
Our heavy-hauler daily links: Zelenskyy calls Trump a lame duck, global AI selloff, shrugflation, and 'unchartered territory' for climate.