BASF to cut 2,600 jobs as energy crisis puts Germany on track for recession
Chemicals company says disruption from Ukraine war, rising costs and inflation will continue this year
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### Response: Chemicals company says disruption from Ukraine war, rising costs and inflation will continue this year