Was your degree worth it?

Choice of subject and timely graduation matter hugely; choice of institution somewhat less so

Red response

China's new military drills are a warning, following the visit to America by Taiwan's president

Deceptive buoyancy

A pickup in share prices indicates investors are hoping for the best. Activity elsewhere suggests they are also preparing for the worst

Cough, cough

An algorithm means it's about to get harder to fake sickness to miss work

<Reference: Economist>