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A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs
Apple regains top market value spot as Nvidia slips in AI trade Apple has moved back to the top of the global market-cap ranking, overtaking Nvidia in a shift that highlights how investors are reassessing the artificial…

The feared wave of mass unemployment caused by artificial intelligence has not appeared, but quieter changes to hiring and workplace tasks are already visible.
A decades-old career framework is finding new relevance as professionals navigate an unpredictable labor market increasingly reshaped by artificial intelligence and shifting workplace norms
Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing, driven by a strong job market for nurses and sustained recruitment efforts aimed at bringing more men into the profession.

The Iran war and soaring bond yields raise alarms about a potential stock market crash, as economic conditions worsen globally
From Honda to Tesla, major automakers are rapidly culling their American electric vehicle lineups due to shifting economic conditions, regulatory pressures, and new corporate priorities for the year 2026
Asian nations are recalibrating energy strategies to achieve domestic independence as the Iran War forces a shift away from over-reliance on imported liquefied natural gas and global market volatility

Apple has launched a new device leasing program in partnership with Klarna, replacing previous in-house financing models as the company manages shifting market dynamics and rising hardware costs
The Pakistan Stock Exchange closing lower has shown how quickly geopolitical uncertainty can cool market mood, even after periods of optimism.

As Japan relies more on foreign labor to offset its aging population, a proposed mosque in Fujisawa has become a flashpoint for shifting attitudes toward immigration and the country's national identity
Wang Jibing, a 56-year-old food delivery worker, has secured one of China's most prestigious literary accolades for his poetry collection, Low Flight, which documents the daily realities of the gig economy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is evaluating a major proposal to reconfigure gas standing charges and accelerate heat pump adoption, potentially cutting average annual household energy costs by up to £130

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has introduced a plan for 14-year-olds in England to pursue vocational subjects like AI and manufacturing, aiming to curb the rising number of young people not in employment or training
Intel said revenue rose 25% in its latest quarter, helped by AI companies buying more CPUs, a sign demand is broadening beyond the usual chip hot spots.
Fresh US labor data show remote work remains a major part of professional employment, although access varies sharply by occupation.
NADRA's chipless QR-based identity card has turned Pakistan's digital ID shift into a major public technology story.
Pakistan has asked Samsung to consider local manufacturing, refurbishment and exports from the country, with officials pitching the market as a gateway to regional supply chains.
Swiss chocolatier Lindt has partially reversed recent price increases after suffering a slump in Easter sales and declining volumes across its core European markets in early 2026
U.S. payrolls fell by 23,000 in July while unemployment held at 4.1%, with health care providing one of the clearest areas of hiring strength.

Ikea is preparing to bring its secondhand ambitions further into the UK market, with a new platform designed to let members of its loyalty scheme buy and sell preowned items directly with one another. The retailer said…
Nationals Senate leader Bridget McKenzie echoed comments by Pauline Hanson at a CPAC London event, prompting criticism from Labor over the divisive framing.

Germany’s factory sector delivered a brighter-than-expected reading in June, offering a sign of resilience in Europe’s largest economy even as global markets remained cautious, according to The Guardian Business. The…

A cooling UK labour market is offering little support to the idea that interest rates need to rise again soon, according to ING economist James Smith. In comments published by The Guardian Business in its live coverage…