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Analyst sees an underappreciated growth driver for Costco that could last at least 50 years
Bernstein initiated coverage of the retail giant with a buy-equivalent rating.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Global biodiversity report shows "catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Four in 10 deaths in war zones last year were women, UN report finds
UN Women says figure doubled in 2023 amid ‘blatant disregard’ of laws that left women and children unprotected. The proportion of women killed in conflicts around the world doubled last year, with ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Last chance to see 'comet of the century' for 80,000 years
Comet A3 was bright in the Monday evening sky and could be visible again on Tuesday - cloud permitting.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
These ultra-rich college endowment funds have a lot to learn about investing
Endowment managers’ attraction to hedge funds, real estate and other alternative investments ends poorly.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
UK's ultra-rich feel the pinch from Labour's tax-raising budget
Britain's wealthy are feeling the pinch following a slew of targeted tax hikes in the Labour government's budget, with many saying they are making good on plans to leave.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Ultra-rich using jets like taxis, climate scientists warn
Researchers worked out the amount of planet-warming gas released by private jets over four years.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
China reports third-quarter GDP growth of 4.6%, slightly beating expectations
Beijing has faced public scrutiny over its ability to meet its own annual growth target of "around 5%."Business - CNBC - October 18 -
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China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target
Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growthWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Pandover complete: China's furry envoys arrive in D.C. for a 10-year mission
A pair of giant pandas left China on Monday for the National Zoo, taking up residence in the nation’s capital weeks before the U.S. presidential election.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
China reports 4.6% growth in third quarter as government tries to boost struggling economy
China’s National Bureau of Statistics on Friday reported third-quarter GDP growth of 4.6% year on year, slightly beating expectations.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Friday's jobs report is expected to show the slowest pace of hiring in years
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report that payrolls expanded by just 100,000 on the month.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
10-year Treasury yield posts huge leap to 4.43% on Trump win, possible GOP Congress sweep
The pop for bond yields comes as the Trump win carries expectations that more tax cuts and steep tariffs could widen the fiscal deficit and reignite inflation.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Main engine of U.S. economy posts fastest growth in more than two years, ISM finds
Service-oriented companies such as retailers and restaurants grew in October at the fastest pace in more than two years, a survey found, and offered further evidence of strong momentum in the U.S. ...Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
China targets 2mn lifts to keep its ageing population upwardly mobile
A campaign is under way to retrofit older apartments but authorities and residents are fighting over the billWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after resultsWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Giant pandas arriving at National Zoo after agreement with China lapsed last year
Generations of giant pandas have called the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., home for more than 50 years. But last year, an agreement with China lapsed, sending the pandas home. After delicate ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report
‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Traders’ enthusiasm for stocks returns to level seen just before 10% drop last year
Strategists at Citi are concerned about the possibility of a repeat, though they aren’t recommending investors trim their positions.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
WATCH: Dramatic footage shows Beirut building demolished in Israeli airstrike
The IDF said the building was a Hezbollah facility.Top stories - ABC News - October 23 -
‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries
Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nationsWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Charles Leclerc Wins Dramatic Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix
Lando Norris lost third place to Max Verstappen because of a late penalty.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years
Didi, WeRise, Pony.ai, Baidu and AutoX drove over 1.6 million test miles on California’s roads between 2017 and 2023.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
China's Hisense aims to become the No. 1 TV company in the U.S. within 2 years, top executive says
Catherine Fang, president of Hisense International, spoke with CNBC in an exclusive interview Monday.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Lonza Sees Accelerating Sales Growth in Final Quarter
The Swiss life-sciences company said it expected accelerated sales growth in the fourth quarter on the back of the timing of product releases and the ramp-up of its new acquired manufacturing ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
10-year Treasury yield trades near 4.3% before Friday's jobs report
Investors parsed data on inflation and jobless claims out Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Weak jobs data can’t stop 10-year yield’s climb as stock-market rally lost steam
Bond-market traders shook off Friday’s weak nonfarm payrolls report for October by sending the benchmark 10-year yield to its highest level since early July, which may have sapped some momentum out ...Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high
Long-dated Treasury yields ended at their highest levels since early July on Friday as traders looked past October’s nonfarm-payrolls report, which came in well below expectations.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
10-year Treasury yield rises above 4.3% as traders ignore noisy jobs report
The 10-year Treasury yield rose higher Friday. The October jobs report showed muted job growth in a month that included hurricanes and a major strike.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
10-, 30-year U.S. government debt rallies for second day on lower oil and weak manufacturing reading
Long-term Treasury yields fell for a second day on Tuesday as traders reacted to a weaker-than-expected manufacturing reading from the New York Fed and new developments from the Middle East that ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at highest since July as deficit worries grow
Monday’s selloff in U.S. government debt pushed long-dated yields to their highest levels in almost three months amid growing concern about the potential for rising deficit spending after the Nov. ...Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at roughly 3-month high as U.S. deficit concerns linger
Long-dated Treasury yields finished at their highest levels since late July again on Tuesday, as U.S. deficit concerns weighed on investors and traders.Business - MarketWatch - October 22
