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The Economist

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The rating

  1. Far Left
  2. Left
  3. Center
  4. Right
  5. Far Right

Center: Sources that prioritize neutral reporting and balanced viewpoints.

Classically liberal editorial line: pro-market and socially liberal, which does not sit on one side of the US spectrum. Some independent ratings place it slightly left of center. Mantle v1 rating based on story selection, framing and sourcing in recent news coverage, cross-checked against independent public ratings. Under review; see the methodology page.

The rating covers The Economist’s news reporting, not its opinion pages. It is Mantle’s editorial judgement, last reviewed Sep 27, 2026. This outlet is based outside the United States and is placed relative to the American political spectrum. How outlets are rated. Disagree with this rating?

Rating history

  • Rated CenterSep 27, 2026

    Opening rating on the five-point spectrum

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