Economy

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Europe Is Betting €100 Billion on Green Industry and Thousands of Jobs Ride on It

Europe's proposed 100 billion euro Industrial Decarbonisation Bank aims to remake heavy industry and the jobs inside it. Here is what workers should watch.

July 27, 2026Read Article →

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South Korea's AI Champions Are Pouring Billions Into US Jobs and Factories

Samsung is putting $37 billion into a Texas chip fab and Hyundai $26 billion into US plants creating 25,000 jobs. Here is where the Korean AI money is landing.

July 27, 2026Read Article →

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Why Your 2027 Raise Will Be Smaller and More Strategic

U.S. salary budgets are set to rise just 3.4% in 2027, down from 3.5% in 2026. Here is why raises are shrinking, getting targeted, and how to compete.

July 27, 2026Read Article →

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What 10 Restaurant Chains Pay Their CEOs Versus Their Hourly Workers

Starbucks paid its CEO 1,794 times its median barista in 2025. See how 10 restaurant chains rank on CEO versus hourly worker pay and what it means for you.

July 27, 2026Read Article →

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Layoffs Just Hit a 57-Year Low, So Why Does the Job Market Feel So Brutal

Jobless claims fell to 187,000, a 57-year low, yet hiring is frozen and the market feels brutal. Here is why layoffs are down but jobs are so hard to find.

July 27, 2026Read Article →

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Another Subway Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, the Second in Two Months

A North Dakota Subway franchisee filed Chapter 11 with $1.8 million in debt, the second Subway operator bankruptcy of 2026. Here is what it means for workers.

July 27, 2026Read Article →

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Tractor Supply Is Closing 75 Petsense Stores, What It Means for Retail Workers

Tractor Supply is closing about 75 Petsense stores and slowing its 2027 expansion after a soft quarter. Here is what the retail pullback means for workers.

July 27, 2026Read Article →

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Samsung Is Building a Humanoid Robot Division and What It Means for Factory Jobs

Samsung launched a humanoid robotics division, RX, backed by a 60 trillion won plan. Which factory and warehouse roles are exposed, and on what timeline.

July 24, 2026Read Article →

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Walmart Replaces Its US Operations Chief and What the Shake-Up Signals for Staff

Walmart swapped its US COO amid a wider leadership overhaul and 1,000 role cuts. What a C-suite shake-up at the largest US employer signals for its workers.

July 24, 2026Read Article →

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Amazon Workers on Federal Aid Tripled Since 2020 and Delivery Apps Rank Worse

A GAO report found Amazon worker Medicaid and SNAP enrollment nearly tripled since 2020. What benefit-reliance data tells you before you accept an offer.

July 24, 2026Read Article →

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TSMC's $200B US Buildout Set to Create Thousands of Chip Jobs

TSMC's $200 billion US buildout is projected to add about 6,000 direct jobs plus 20,000 construction jobs in Arizona. See the roles and how to break in.

July 22, 2026Read Article →

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Physician Practice Bankruptcies Are Spiking in 2026, What It Means for Healthcare Workers

Physician practice bankruptcies are on pace for 14 in 2026, up from 6 in 2025. Here is what the spike means for healthcare workers' jobs and career security.

July 22, 2026Read Article →

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