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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    3 winners and 2 losers from Apple’s September iPhone event3 winners and 2 losers from Apple’s September iPhone event
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    Here’s who comes out ahead and who loses out in the wake of today’s announcements.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Explainers
    The new iPhone X, explainedThe new iPhone X, explained
    Explainers

    Apple’s most interesting product launch in years.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    archives
    Everything Apple has announced at today’s iPhone eventEverything Apple has announced at today’s iPhone event
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    Here it all is.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Technology
    How to watch Apple’s September iPhone event and what to expectHow to watch Apple’s September iPhone event and what to expect
    Technology

    Three new phones, and a 4K TV box

    By Matthew Yglesias
    archives
    Seattle should make a pitch to be Amazon’s 2nd headquartersSeattle should make a pitch to be Amazon’s 2nd headquarters
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    Coastal cities need growth and ambition.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The 4 stories that defined the week, explainedThe 4 stories that defined the week, explained
    Politics

    Storms, immigration, and surprise bipartisanship.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The debt ceiling deal is a template for how Trump can get things doneThe debt ceiling deal is a template for how Trump can get things done
    Politics

    Ignore Ryan and McConnell and make deals with Dems.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump is souring on his top economic aide for the worst possible reasonTrump is souring on his top economic aide for the worst possible reason
    Politics

    Gary Cohn is too tough on Nazis.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    5 different things people mean when they say we need to revive antitrust5 different things people mean when they say we need to revive antitrust
    Politics

    Antitrust regulation and economic concentration are suddenly everywhere in progressive thinking about economic policy.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Stanley Fischer announces resignation, opening yet another Fed vacancy for TrumpStanley Fischer announces resignation, opening yet another Fed vacancy for Trump
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    Good news for people who like risky banking.

    By Matthew Yglesias