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X news stories from the last day, grouped by topic and matched to the countries they name. Trending is not true: a country is marked Unverified until one of its own outlets reports the story.
Collected 2026-10-25 (KST).
Economy
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- 2025 U.S. Job Growth Revised Down 90 Percent from Initial Reports
Initial reports celebrated 1.2 million new U.S. jobs in 2025. Revisions later slashed that to just 116,000, sparking sharp partisan divides over the economy.
- United States·Unverified
- U.S. 2025 Job Growth Revised Sharply Downward to 116,000
A routine update slashed initial job growth estimates from 1.2 million to just 116,000 for 2025, pulling both parties into a heated back-and-forth over the economy's real story.
- United States·Unverified
- Minimum Wage Buys Far Less Gold Than in 1971
In 1971, a full year of minimum-wage work stacked up to 81.5 ounces of gold. Fast-forward to 2025, and those same hours fetch just 4.4 ounces.
- United States·Unverified
- Food Prices Drop from Peaks as USDA Highlights Relief for Families
Egg prices have plunged 90% from their highs, bringing some real relief to kitchen tables across America.
- United States·Unverified
- Low Birth Rates Collide with AI Job Fears in 2026
With fertility rates dipping below replacement levels worldwide, people are asking how AI's rise into jobs and daily life fits into a future with fewer humans around.
- South Korea·Unverified
- Japan·Unverified
- Spain·Unverified
- Italy·Unverified
- Andy Haldane Warns Burnham of Truss-Style Crisis Without Spending Cuts
Andy Haldane, a trusted advisor to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, pulled no punches in a Times interview, cautioning that dodging spending cuts could trigger a market meltdown like Liz Truss's downfall.
- United Kingdom·Guardian Politics
- Trump Touts Record Incomes and Lowest Poverty at Florida Rally
Standing before a sea of red hats in Fort Myers, Donald Trump pointed to the nodding crowd and declared their incomes at an all-time high.
- United States·Unverified
- Kalshi Traders See 22% Recession Chance for 2027
Traders on Kalshi have slashed recession odds to just 22% for next year, down sharply from 50% earlier in 2026. The shift brings a wave of relief amid ongoing economic debates.
- United States·Unverified
- UK Stamp Duty Revenue Drops £541 Million After Second-Home Surcharge Hike
Raising taxes on luxury second homes was meant to bring in more cash for the Treasury. Instead, high-end property sales plunged, leaving a £541 million hole.
- United Kingdom·Unverified
- Barclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs Amid AI Efficiency Push
Barclays is trimming 5,000 roles—about 5% of its workforce—to speed up AI adoption and boost efficiency, even as profits climb.
- United States·Unverified
- United Kingdom·Unverified
- Global Stocks Hit $165 Trillion Amid Tech Selloff Volatility
Global stock markets reached a massive $165 trillion valuation in late September, even as U.S. equities hit dot-com bubble heights and tech stocks tumbled hard.
- United States·Unverified
- Over Half of U.S. Workers Now Skip Lunch Weekly Amid Rising Costs
Imagine powering through your workday on an empty stomach because lunch just doesn't fit the budget or schedule anymore. A new report shows that's the reality for 54% of full-time U.S. employees.
- United States·Unverified