Over half 'ill', up from a fifth 15 years ago

Today's essential intelligence on markets, energy, AI and geopolitics. Key takeaways: • Geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including those in the Middle East. • Economic challenges characterized by inflation, supply chain disruptions, and strategies for investment. • Advancements and policy developments in health research and space exploration. • Increased focus and discussion surrounding mental health. Cultural Reclassification of Distress Researchers Christoph Henking and Ben Baumberg Geiger note a steep rise in young Britons reporting mental illness, yet the share with limited daily functioning remains completely flat. IFO Tracks Material Shortages as Inflation Drivers Supply bottlenecks act as persistent, long-tail inflationary drivers. Read the full newsletter: https://thegist.online/2026-07... Subscribe free: https://thegist.online/subscri... Full transcript: https://thegist.online/2026-07...Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.