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Energy prices drive inflation rate higher as midterm elections approach
Energy prices surge ahead of midterms as inflation hits 3.7%.
Straight Arrow · 1m

Trump Economy Fails Midterms
Trump's economic policies backfire as inflation and wages hurt Republican chances.
Slate Magazine · 1m
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ANC faces voter anger over services in Ekurhuleni
Deputy President Mashatile campaigns in Vosloorus as residents demand the party fix corruption, unemployment and failing municipal services before they vote again.
Daily Maverick · 3m

IMF Slashes Argentina's 2026 Growth Forecast
IMF cuts Argentina's 2026 growth forecast to 2.1% from 4% amid rising inflation and unemployment.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Rate rises aren't working as planned
Australia's interest rate hikes have hit a 15-year high, but household spending keeps growing. Economists warn the RBA may need to raise rates further.
the Guardian · 2m

Namibian Fishermen Fear Job Losses
Namibian fishermen worry about job losses as government ends employment program.
Allafrica · 1m
Auckland election race hinges on city's challenges
Politicians focus on Auckland's economic struggles to win tight election race.
RNZ · 1m
Weak jobs report eases mortgage rate pressure
Poor Canadian jobs data lowers Bank of Canada rate hike chances.
Financialpost · 1m

Job hunting takes longer as hiring stalls
Nearly four in ten people exhaust unemployment benefits before finding work in today's sluggish job market.
NPR · 2m
Young Aucklanders feel vote disenfranchised
Auckland's new Henderson electorate faces low youth voter turnout as unemployment and cost of living concerns grow.
RNZ · 1m

Nasdaq Falls 1.3% as Oil Stays Above US$100
Oil above $100 and Fed rate hike push Nasdaq down 1.3%.
The Rio Times · 2m

Laid-Off Best Buy Workers Sound Alarm Over India Outsourcing
Former Best Buy employees warn outsourcing to India threatens U.S. jobs.
Dallas Express · 1m

Unemployment Tops Argentines' Concerns
Argentines now prioritize unemployment over inflation as household financial struggles intensify.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Kenyan Bishop Calls for Church to Engage in Community Struggles
Bishop John Oballa Owaa urges the Church to get hands dirty in Kenya's poverty and youth crises.
Vaticannews · 1m

Kenya: Kibera's dreams and hope
Kibera's residents share stories of hope despite poverty and challenges.
Vaticannews · 1m

Losing Your Job in Your 50s or 60s
Unexpected job loss in your 50s or 60s can derail retirement plans. Here's how to safeguard your savings.
Kiplinger · 1m

Stock boom is fueling a retirement party
Surging stock markets have prompted older workers to leave the labor force at record rates, but a downturn could force them back and threaten the broader economy.
CNBC · 3m

Trump's Canada unemployment claim doesn't match the data
President Trump says Canada has big unemployment problems. The numbers tell a different story.
TIME · 2m

Trump Demands 1% Interest Rates, Risks Economic Chaos
Trump pushes for 1 percent interest rates, risking severe inflation and market panic.
Newsweek · 1m

AI job fears for new grads don't match the data
Despite warnings that AI would devastate entry-level hiring, 2026 unemployment for recent college graduates looks completely normal.
Ars Technica · 1m

Over a third of Chicago families can't afford food
A new report reveals 35% of Chicago households face food insecurity, with the South Side hit hardest and Black residents most affected.
Chicago Sun-Times · 3m
Recruiter hired mom who brought toddler to virtual interview
A Dallas recruiter looked past the chaos and saw a candidate who could do the job.
Business Insider · 1m · 5 views

AI is crushing entry-level tech jobs in New York City
New data shows computer and math job postings for beginners have dropped 49% since 2022, with AI taking much of the blame.
Futurism · 1m