Major South Korean newspapers report record-high temperatures of 42.5 C in Yangsan, an ex-DP leader's primary win, and mixed economic news with a strengthening Won alongside record SME bankruptcies and chip firm earnings.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a new tax on second homes worth over $5 million, aiming to fund public services, despite the city's ongoing loss of high-income residents to lower-tax states like Florida and Texas.
Australia's car market is being reshaped by surging Chinese EV sales, while US stocks face volatility from tech spending concerns and rising oil prices due to Middle East conflicts. Australian small businesses are under pressure, and the US has imposed new tariffs on Australian exports, adding to economic uncertainty.
Global tech stocks, particularly in emerging markets and Europe, significantly outperformed U.S. Big Tech in H1 2026, despite overall market volatility. BlackRock and Columbia Threadneedle provide H2 outlooks, highlighting AI's impact and monetary policy as key drivers.
Greyhound bus travel is experiencing a resurgence, driven by rising flight costs and Spirit Airlines' closure. Despite its reputation for poor service and reliability, the company is investing in modernization, aiming to improve passenger comfort and amenities amidst growing demand for affordable intercity transport.
Global tensions rise as the US announces attacks on Iran, with reports of clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. The ECB raises interest rates, the UK sees a ministerial resignation, and Japan navigates political and economic matters including oil supply and a potential review of the retrial system.
Anti-obesity drugs like GLP-1 analogues are altering consumer behavior, affecting sales of snacks, sodas, and meal replacements. Companies like Nestlé and Danone are acquiring meal substitute startups to adapt to these changes.
Australia's Labor government navigates a complex political landscape with its latest budget, aiming to reverse pro-wealth settings from the Howard era, amidst a fragmented opposition, rising populism, and economic crises.
A new study reveals how diverging economic and educational paths for men and women in the US are impacting marriage rates. College-educated women are increasingly marrying men without degrees, often the higher earners among them, while women without degrees face a shrinking pool of stable partners, contributing to rising single-mother households.
India's PM urges citizens to consume less fuel, fertiliser, gold, and curb travel due to surging global energy prices and war in Iran, signaling a shift from neoliberal globalization towards strategic economic management.
Tensions escalate between US and Iran with a 48-hour ultimatum, Russia's Sarmat ICBM nears combat readiness, and global economic shifts marked by OPEC production drops and precious metal price increases.
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As entry-level job opportunities decline due to AI and economic instability, Gen Z graduates are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship and side hustles to secure their financial futures and gain professional control.
