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Nissan Cuts 900 European Jobs in Global Restructuring
Nissan is reducing its European workforce by approximately 900 positions, primarily affecting white-collar and warehouse roles, while cutting Sunderland production from two lines to one . The move supports a broader global restructuring aimed at restoring profitability and reducing Nissan's workforce by 15%.
Audi Implements Cost Cuts to Combat Trump Tariff Threats
Audi is reducing capacity, jobs, and operational complexity to offset weak demand in China and North America amid trade uncertainty . The company maintained its outlook but excluded potential impacts from Trump's higher U.S. tariff proposals, which could add €444 million in costs.
Stellantis Returns to Profit Driven by North American Demand
Stellantis swung to net profit in Q1, buoyed by strong Jeep and Ram sales in North America and rising shipments . Europe remained pressured by pricing competition, while the company confirmed full-year guidance amid ongoing global review.
Hyundai Accelerates U.S. Production to Offset Tariff Impact
Hyundai plans to increase U.S. production, reduce costs, and prioritize higher-margin vehicles to mitigate tariff pressure in its largest market . The company is also strengthening its focus on North America while managing Middle East disruptions from Iran conflict tensions.
Global Stock Markets Rally on Iran Peace Negotiations
Global shares advanced as hopes grew for progress in ending the Iran war, with news of Iranian officials traveling to China for a Trump-Xi summit lifting market sentiment . France's CAC 40 rose 1.6%, Germany's DAX gained 1.5%, and Britain's FTSE 100 surged 1.9%.
South Korea's Kospi Hits Record High on AI Chip Demand
South Korea's Kospi index surged 6.5% to 7,384.56, surpassing 7,000 for the first time, driven by expectations of strong AI growth . Samsung Electronics jumped 14% and SK Hynix rose nearly 11% as both companies are major manufacturers of memory chips vital for AI applications.
Oil Prices Fall as Iran War De-escalation Signals Progress
Benchmark U.S. crude slipped $3.55 to $98.72 a barrel, while Brent crude lost $3.43 to $106.44 as Trump paused guidance efforts for stranded ships to allow space for a deal with Iran . Prices remain well above their $70 pre-war level despite ceasefire effects.
Airlines Cancel 13,000 Flights in May Amid Fuel Cost Surge
Global airlines announced cancellation of 13,000 flights scheduled for May, with carriers slashing nearly 2 million seats in just four days due to doubled fuel costs from Strait of Hormuz closure . British Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are among major carriers implementing severe cuts.
Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Short-Haul Routes from Summer Schedule
Germany's Lufthansa is among the hardest-hit airlines, cutting 20,000 short-haul routes from its summer schedule and switching to smaller aircraft to conserve fuel . The cuts reflect the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure, which has choked off a fifth of the world's oil supply.
Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Guidance to Negotiate Iran Deal
President Trump announced he would pause U.S. efforts to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz to create space for finalizing a deal with Iran to end the war . American forces maintain a blockade of Iranian ports while diplomatic negotiations advance.