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U.S. factory orders drop in May after three straight gains
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the first decline after three straight monthly increases. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Fall Again
Manufacturing orders were 1.6% lower in May than the prior month, indicating that the key sector for Germany’s export economy continues to struggle.Germany -
The Guardian - World
UK construction activity grows despite housebuilding drop; EV sales rise to make up fifth of new car market – business live
Pound steady as UK votes; global stocks extend rally on US rate cut hopes. In stark contrast, construction in the eurozone remains mired in recession, according to a separate survey. Construction activity shrank at a faster rate last month, with ... -
CNBC - Business
AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws
Artificial intelligence is closer than ever to taking down drive-thru orders, but fast-food restaurants like McDonald's show that the tech still needs time. -
NBC News - Top stories
AI drive-thru ordering is on the rise — but it may take years to iron out its flaws
Searching for ways to lower labor costs, restaurants are hoping that artificial intelligence can take down drive-thru orders — but it will likely be years before the technology becomes widely available. -
The New York Times - Business
Inside the Factory Turning Trash Into Olympic Podiums
To help make the Olympic Games in Paris greener, Le Pavé, a manufacturing start-up, is making podiums and stadium seating out of recycled plastic. -
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A financial markets ‘mystery’: The Japanese yen’s slide is upending a once-reliable relationship
The yen weakens as the spread between Japanese bonds and U.S. Treasurys moves in Japan’s favor. -
Yahoo News - World
China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
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The New York Times - Top stories
New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge
President Emmanuel Macron’s promise of re-industrialization in northern France has helped stimulate the economy, but “people feel defeated and angry.”
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