Author: Business Editor
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9M Americans Now Hold Multiple Jobs as Recession Fears Drive Survival Shift
Nearly 9 million Americans are now holding down multiple jobs in 2026, a surge driven by economic instability and the collapse of traditional career security. With inflation eroding…
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Singapore’s Economy Surges 6% in Q1, Outpacing Initial Estimates
Singapore’s economy grew by 6.0% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, significantly outperforming the initial official estimate of 4.6%. Despite this annual surge, the city-state’s GDP contracted…
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GKN Aerospace’s California Plant Evacuates Thousands After Toxic Leak Risk
A 34,000-gallon storage tank at GKN Aerospace’s Garden Grove facility began leaking toxic methyl methacrylate on Thursday, forcing evacuations of thousands in Orange County as officials warned the…
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India’s fuel prices surge third time in May as Iran conflict strains refiners, migrant workers
Indian fuel distributors raised prices for the third time this month amid escalating tensions in the Iran conflict, with state-owned companies absorbing losses while migrant workers face mounting…
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DAX Slows Amid Waning Investor Confidence
The DAX closed at 24,606 points on May 22, 2026, marking a 0.53% decline amid waning investor confidence and unresolved geopolitical tensions, according to tagesschau.de. Market Momentum Slows…
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EU EV Sales Hit Record 1.2M in Q1 2026 as Fuel Prices Surge to €2.10/L
European electric vehicle registrations surged to record levels in Q1 2026 as fossil fuel prices hit €2.10 per liter in April, outpacing 2025’s annual growth by 38%, according…
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Samsung strike delayed as AI-driven pay demands clash with profit caps
Nearly 48,000 Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea have postponed a planned 18-day strike after negotiations over AI-driven bonus demands stalled, with the union insisting on abolishing a…
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Volkswagen Slashes U.S. Financing to 1.9% APR, Boosts 2026 SUV Sales
Volkswagen’s 2026 U.S. lineup—including the Jetta, Tiguan, and Atlas—is offering aggressive financing deals through June 30, with 1.9% APR for 60 months or customer bonuses up to $3,500,…
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Chile’s $456,792 ‘Bono Dueña de Casa’ 2026: How to Check Eligibility via RUT
The Bono de Protección 2026, a $456,792 state subsidy for families in Chile’s Chile Seguridades y Oportunidades system, requires recipients to verify eligibility via their RUT and sign…
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Swiss to cut three Geneva winter routes in 2026 over spare parts shortage
Swiss International Air Lines will cut three winter routes from Geneva Airport starting March 2026, citing a shortage of spare parts that has forced broader network adjustments. The…
