US GDP jumps 4.3% in Q3, beating forecasts as Fed rate-cut bets fade

US GDP jumps 4.3% in Q3, beating forecasts as Fed rate-cut bets fade

The US economy expanded at a stronger-than-expected pace in the third quarter, according to a long-delayed government report that showed growth accelerating even as inflation pressures lingered and markets remained cautious. Gross domestic product grew at an annualised rate of 4.3% between July and September, the Commerce Department said, exceeding the 3.2% forecast in a […]

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 South Korean rocket launch from Brazil fails, marking a setback for Innospace

South Korean rocket launch from Brazil fails, marking a setback for Innospace

South Korean satellite launch company Innospace attempted to achieve its first commercial rocket launch mission from Brazil’s Alcantara Space Centre on Monday, but the launch led to a failure, a setback for both the company and Brazil’s aerospace aspirations. Five days after its initial target timeline, the launch of Innospace’s HANBIT-Nano vehicle occurred at 10:13 p.m. […]

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 US stocks rebound sharply: Nasdaq climbs over 1%, Dow up 300 points

US stocks rebound sharply: Nasdaq climbs over 1%, Dow up 300 points

US stocks rose sharply on Thursday as investors digested a lighter-than-expected inflation report, easing concerns about persistent price pressures and helping spark a rebound in technology shares after a bruising run. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 339 points higher, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.1%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed, gaining 1.5%, as […]

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 Mexico moves to impose sharp tariffs on Asian imports

Mexico moves to impose sharp tariffs on Asian imports

Mexico’s lower house on Wednesday approved a sweeping tariff package that would sharply raise import and export duties on goods from China and several other Asian nations, marking one of the government’s most aggressive moves in recent years to bolster domestic industry and narrow its trade deficit. The measure, which still requires Senate approval, passed […]

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 Microsoft stock plunges: is MSFT losing its AI first-mover advantage?

Microsoft stock plunges: is MSFT losing its AI first-mover advantage?

Microsoft stock (NASDAQ: MSFT) dropped sharply on Wednesday amid investor concerns about whether the company’s commanding position in enterprise AI is genuinely unassailable. While the company has poured $80 billion into AI infrastructure through 2025, the sell-off suggests markets are beginning to question whether massive capex translates into a durable competitive advantage. The development comes […]

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