The Economist: News & Analysis

The world is complex—and changing fast. A free trial of The Economist in the app offers easy access to independent, global news analysis. With articles, The Economist Insider shows, podcasts, short-form videos, games and more, the app is a simple way for curious, globally minded people to make sense of what today’s world news means for tomorrow.

Start your free trial today for full access. Or you can register to read one free article in the app and one on the web every month.

What does The Economist cover?

The Economist reports on American and world politics, finance, economics, business, science, technology, culture and more.

Why choose The Economist app?

Access The Economist’s fact-checked reporting and analysis, wherever you are. In our app you’ll find daily updates on the most important news stories shaping our world, in the formats that suit you best.

• Read global, fact-checked reporting and analysis—daily
• Watch Insider episodes and concise videos on important news topics
• Listen to award-winning podcasts and narrated news articles

Stay ahead on news stories daily and explore big topics deeply:

• Enjoy early access to The Economist’s weekly edition, ahead of print delivery
• Watch the newsroom debates that shape our reporting on Insider, plus exclusive interviews with global guests from Elon Musk to Mark Carney
• Listen to podcasts on global affairs and news events
• Catch up quickly with The World in Brief

Play news games to test your knowledge:

• Mini crossword
• Dateline history quiz
• News quiz
• Inboxes: how fast can you fill the grid?

Enjoy additional features:

• Bookmark news articles to read later
• Go hands-free with narrated articles
• Create your own audio queue for a custom playlist
• Give articles to friends and family
• Read easily with adjustable text size
• Toggle screen to dark mode to rest your eyes

See what The Economist subscribers say:

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Register for your free trial in The Economist app now to understand what the latest news developments mean for what’s next—from science and tech to business and finance.