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AI reshapes hiring: skilled trades gain momentum while some entry-level corporate roles slow

As AI tools streamline office work, large U.S. employers are stepping up recruitment for electricians, mechanics, and fiber technicians. The shift is narrowing opportunities for some recent college graduates while elevating demand for blue‑collar skills.

May 23, 2026 | 203

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Asia stocks slip as Treasury yields rise and geopolitical tensions weigh on risk appetite

Asia-Pacific equities opened lower as higher U.S. Treasury yields and lingering Iran-related tensions pressured risk sentiment. Investors assessed rates, energy security, and the earnings outlook heading into midweek trading.

May 23, 2026 | 200

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Goldman Sachs flags widening North–South gap in Asia as AI and energy security drive market leadership

Goldman Sachs says North Asian stocks are outpacing South and Southeast Asia as AI supply chains and stronger fiscal space support earnings resilience, while energy import costs pressure southern markets.

May 23, 2026 | 204

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Bezos rebuts ‘buy, borrow, die’ narrative, reigniting debate on billionaire taxes and markets

Jeff Bezos pushed back on the popular ‘buy, borrow, die’ storyline, sharpening the policy and market discussion around how ultra-wealthy founders finance spending and manage taxes without selling stock.

May 23, 2026 | 241

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Global capital tilts toward the U.S. as AI spending surges, testing India’s investment magnetism

AI-led capex and policy tailwinds are drawing funds toward U.S. markets, pressuring India’s positioning even as growth stays strong. Here’s what changed, what it means for investors, and the risks to watch.

May 23, 2026 | 218

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SoftBank rallies as Nvidia earnings reignite AI trade and lift Arm-linked bets

SoftBank Group shares jumped more than 16% after Nvidia’s latest earnings reinforced demand for AI infrastructure, spotlighting SoftBank’s majority stake in Arm and ripple effects across Japan’s tech-heavy market.

May 23, 2026 | 210

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Japan’s core inflation cools to a multi-year low, easing pressure on BOJ tightening plans

April’s core CPI undershot forecasts and fell below March’s pace, signaling softer price momentum and complicating the case for near-term Bank of Japan rate hikes.

May 23, 2026 | 185

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Guzman y Gomez to close Chicago restaurants, exit U.S. as it refocuses on core growth

Australian fast-casual chain Guzman y Gomez will wind down its Chicago operations and exit the U.S. following a strategic review, shifting capital and management attention to higher-return markets.

May 23, 2026 | 227

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Trump Pauses EPA Refrigerant Rules in Bid to Ease Grocery Costs—Impact Remains Uncertain

The administration delayed parts of Biden-era refrigerant standards aimed at cutting hydrofluorocarbons, arguing the move could relieve supermarket expenses. Analysts say the near-term effect on grocery inflation and retailers’ margins is unclear.

May 23, 2026 | 159

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