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Is artificial intelligence to blame for Amazon job cuts?
Amazon confirms 14,000 layoffs after CEO says AI likely to lead to job losses.
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The trade surplus that Trump never mentions
US has a trade surplus from export of services which experts say are now vulnerable to global tariffs.
Despair in Ettadhamen: The harsh reality of Tunisia’s economy
‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.
US services sector grows steadily; prices remain high
The services sector is now at the center of the fight against inflation as services prices tend to be stickier.
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How should Britain respond to mass public sector strikes?
Workers in several service industries are striking in December in protest of low pay and the rising cost of living.
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A drop in China’s unemployment rate hides a lack of jobs
While urban jobless rate fell to 5 percent, unemployment for those between the age of 16-24 was more than double that.
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Brief pullback? US service sector slows as COVID blocks growth
Analysts say the service sector is sure to pick up in the coming warm months and as vaccines become widely available.
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China’s factories crank up output, but jobs, debt remain concerns
Official factory data show output rose to highest level in more than three years in November on strong domestic demand.
Here’s more evidence of China’s strong recovery from coronavirus
The country’s services sector continues its rebound from the depths of coronavirus lockdowns as companies also add jobs.
