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Ford CEO Says AI Will Transform Skilled Trades, Not Replace Them
Ford CEO Jim Farley says AI will be a companion tool for skilled trades workers, not a replacement. The company has over 10,000 skilled-trades workers facing a new era of digital manufacturing.

ANZ Drops KPMG as Auditor After 57 Years Amid Scandal
ANZ ends 57-year audit relationship with KPMG, worth A$29 million annually, as the accounting firm faces fallout from whistleblower allegations over confidential data misuse.

German Fuel Tax Relief Starts October 1: Prices Drop 14-15 Cents, Then Spike
Germany’s October 1 fuel tax relief cut E10 prices to 2.06 euros and diesel to 2.20 euros by morning, but stations hiked prices 15-20 cents at noon, frustrating drivers seeking relief.

DFI Retail Grabs Full Starbucks Control in Asia for US$340M on October 1
DFI Retail takes full control of 1,100+ Starbucks stores across Asia for US$340M cash, exiting Maxim’s joint venture. Stock jumps 6.6% as company targets billion-dollar business in three years.

KFC Australia Raises Chicken Tender Prices 15% After 18-Month Overhaul
KFC Australia relaunches chicken tenders 30% larger and crispier after 18 months of development. Three-pack bundle price rises to $10.95 from $9.45; five-pack to $14.95 from $12.95.

Trump Begins Sending $500 ACA Refund Checks to 950,000 Americans
Trump administration mails $500 ACA refund checks to 950,000 Americans across 30 states starting September 30, targeting those who purchased coverage without federal subsidies.

German Unemployment Falls Below 3 Million in September 2026
German unemployment fell to 2.994 million in September 2026, below 3 million for the first time in two months. The unemployment rate held at 6.4%, but job demand remains weak.

Swiss GDP Growth Forecast Jumps to 1.7% for 2026 on Pharma Surge
Switzerland raises 2026 GDP forecast to 1.7% from 0.9% after Q2 growth hits 1.5%, strongest since 2021. Pharma drives half the gains, but inflation expected to rise.

Singapore Haze Hits New Peak: Central PSI Reaches 164 on September 29
Singapore’s air quality worsened on September 29 as all five regions entered unhealthy range. Central PSI hit 164, highest of the season, from transboundary smoke haze.