industries

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Automobile manufacturers and heavy industries are feeling the adverse affects of higher commodity prices, higher rates, slowing economic activity and increased uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The winners could create a lot of wealth, not only for themselves but other industries.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"The chemicals and ceramics industries underpin our economic resilience and support skilled jobs across the UK," said chancellor Rachel Reeves.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Around 40% of the German chemical company’s business comes from more stable industries, which helps protect its earnings even as the current boost from higher raw-material prices starts to weaken, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Here are some of the conclusions that I gleaned from conversations with McKinsey executives and from their reports: We Americans often fantasize that German and Japanese industries are super-efficient, exceeding American industries in productivity.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond