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Last update: 9 hours agoGlobal Economy: The UN cut its 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% (from 2.7%) and warned inflation is rising to 3.9%, blaming the Middle East crisis, higher energy prices, and disrupted fertilizer supplies. Energy & Consumer Pressure: Fuel shocks are showing up in real life—Nepal reported big drops in petrol/diesel/kerosene use after policy moves, while Fiji’s watchdog flagged “hidden” inflation as retailers shrink promotional discounts. Aviation & Retail Tech: Riyadh Air is going live with FLYR’s Offer & Order shopping model, aiming to make in-flight retail feel more like modern ecommerce. Auto & Safety: Lexus issued a recall for the RC F over a potential fuel pump issue; Kia is pushing a hybrid Seltos as EV demand cools. Food & Compliance: A seafood mix recall hit shelves after foreign matter was found. Business Moves: Meta has started notifying staff about layoffs tied to an AI-focused restructuring, and Hong Kong is seeing renewed interest from foreign IPO hopefuls.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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