Maersk's money problems show that the world's money situation is slowing down. Maersk is one of the biggest shipping companies in the world. They made less money this year than last year. The cost to ship things has gone down, which is good for stores. But the shipping business is having problems because there are too many ships and not enough things to ship.

Original news source: Maersk cuts 10,000 jobs as shipping demand falls (BBC)

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1. What is Maersk?
2. How do they make money?
3. Do you think it's good or bad that Maersk is cutting jobs? Why or why not?
4. How would you feel if you lost your job?
5. What do you think is causing people to buy less?
6. Do you like shopping? Why or why not?
7. What are some things that you like to buy?
8. What do you think is causing the shipping business to have problems?
9. Do you think it's better to have more ships or more things to ship? Why or why not?
10. How do you think Maersk can make more money?
11. Do you think other companies will also cut jobs? Why or why not?
12. What do you think will happen if the world's money situation keeps slowing down?

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