Economic News
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia could compound the Iran war's impact on world travel if a fragile agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz collapses and Persian Gulf oil shipments stay blocked
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Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery
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Georgia Democrats try to make their move in a jumbled, low-dollar primary for governor
Democrats running for governor in Georgia are scrambling for attention and cash
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PepsiCo's sales jump after it cuts prices
PepsiCo’s price cuts and some new products improved demand for its snacks in the first quarter
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AP Exclusive: Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left
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Former Meta contractor Sama to lay off more than 1,000 workers in Kenya
More than 1,000 workers in Kenya are facing layoffs after Meta ended its contract with the company Sama
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US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the range of the past few years even as the war in Iran continues to threaten the global economy
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Taiwan's chipmaker TSMC reports 58% jump in profit, warns about Iran war impacts
Taiwan’s chipmaker TSMC has reported a 58% jump in profit for the January-March quarter thanks to strong demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom even as the Iran war was driving up costs
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China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far
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The 'becoming Chinese' meme shows China's soft power moment is here
Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide
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