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Germany’s five-year tax haul to fall nearly €60bn short of forecast
Gloomier economic predictions will increase budgetary strains and government coalition tensionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.
The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target
China has reported that its economy expanded at a rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarterWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
China's exports and imports grew far less than expected in September
China was expected Monday to report a slowdown in export growth in September versus August.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
English councils forecast £9.3bn deficit in three years, analysis shows
Bennett Institute research underlines scale of strains social care placing on local government financingBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Who's Stepping Up & Who's Falling Short For The Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers have faced a challenging start to the 2024-25 NHL season, marked by a disappointing four-game losing streak, which includes a shutout loss in their home opener against the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Tua praised for protecting self, but Fins fall short
Tua Tagovailoa displayed a willingness to protect himself that his Dolphins teammates, coaches and fans hoped for in his return from a concussion.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
AutoNation’s stock falls after earnings fall short of estimates
The new- and used-car retailer is still feeling the impact of a recent dealership-software outage.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Coinbase’s stock falls nearly 5% as earnings fall short of estimates
Coinbase Global Inc.’s stock fell in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the cryptocurrency exchange’s third-quarter profit and revenue fell short of estimates.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected
The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Congress’ to-do list grows while on the campaign trail
As Congress enters a critical stretch to the November elections, a lengthy to-do list of critical funding items is piling in its absence. Congressional leaders have faced pressure from all sides to ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
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Chinese exports soar as Beijing prepares for trade tensions with Trump
China could respond to aggressive new tariffs with bigger stimulus action or currency depreciation, say analystsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
America’s trade deficit isn’t about Trump or Biden — it’s about the WTO
The World Trade Organization has become an obstacle to improving the U.S. trade balance, as it grants "developing country" status to nations like China, allowing them to receive trade concessions, ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election
As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
Nvidia’s stock sets one record but falls short of another
While TSMC issued upbeat commentary on the state of the AI market, Wall Street perhaps already had that confidence.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
New Zealand win America’s Cup as Britain’s challenge falls short
NZ first to win cup three times in a row in modern history Ben Ainslie promises return with Ineos Britannia Ineos Britannia’s challenge for the 37th America’s Cup is over, and Ineos Britannia’s ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Chipotle’s new CEO maintains focus on faster service as sales fall short
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the Mexican fast-casual chain reported quarterly sales trends that were a bit weaker than expected.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Samsung falls short of expectations as chipmaker fails to reap AI benefits
Third-quarter operating profit far lower than analyst consensus and trails domestic rival SK HynixWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Avis’s stock slides after third-quarter earnings fall short of estimates
Avis Budget Group’s stock was falling in after-hours trade Thursday, after the car-rental company’s third-quarter earnings fell short of estimates.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Burger King parent Restaurant Brands falls short of third-quarter expectations
Net sales climbed 24.7%, largely thanks to the company's acquisitions of its largest U.S. Burger King franchisee and its Popeyes business in China.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Harris, Trump trade barbs while campaigning in Michigan
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held several campaign events in the battleground state of Michigan Friday. Speaking in Grand Rapids, Harris touted her support for ...Politics - CBS News - October 18 -
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 -
Kimberly-Clark’s stock falls after sales fall short, with declines in tissues and personal care
Shares of Kimberly-Clark Corp. fell 3.1% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the parent of consumer brands including Huggies diapers, Kleenex tissues and Scott toilet paper reported third-quarter ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Global chip stocks fall on ASML's disappointing outlook, possible U.S. export cap
Global semiconductor stocks dropped, after ASML's third-quarter results pointed to a weaker 2025 sales outlook than the Dutch firm guided previously.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
ASML Expects Slower Semiconductor Recovery, Weighing on Chip Stocks
The company posted orders below analysts’ expectations as chip makers held back spending on key production equipment.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
AMD shares fall as forecast fails to impress despite strong AI growth
AMD shares are up about 20% so far in 2024, although rivals such as Nvidia and Broadcom have had much greater gains during the same period, driven by AI chips.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Trade deficit in goods surges to 2 1/2 year high and to whittle down U.S. GDP
The U.S. trade deficit in goods jumped 15% in September to 2 1/2-year high, a much larger increase than expected that could shave some growth off gross domestic product in the third quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
UK ‘falling behind’ on sewage pollution regulation while EU tightens rules
EU member states agree to update urban waste water treatment directive. The UK is falling further behind on sewage pollution regulation as the EU tightens its rules to clean up Europe’s waterways, ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Biden urges reconciliation as Democrats begin blame game
US president seeks to ‘bring down the temperature’ as fury builds in party over loss to TrumpWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago