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What We’re Reading – Week of 10/26/2018

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week.

NB: ($) denotes subscription site.

 

Jony Ive talks Apple Watch and the responsibilities of big tech.

Article via Financial Times ($)

 

DNA tests are replacing traditional lab cultures to diagnose disease.

Article via Wired

 

There is a high financial price for short attention spans.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

While it makes for a catchy title, “Kentucky Fried Pensions,” won’t be the last time you hear about abuses in the woefully underfunded pension space. 

Article via The Intercept

 

Risky loans make a comeback in the private equity market.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

Janet Yellen does Lunch with the FT and talks Jerome Powell, Trump, and more.

Article via Financial Times ($)