Japan Economy Grew on Spending Recovery Revised Data Confirms
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Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.CBS News - 1d -
China's exports in December grew 10.7%, beating estimates amid uncertainty over trade tariffs
China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fulfill orders amid uncertainty over trade tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President-elect Donald TrumpABC News - 2d -
Jamie Dimon on the economy
As chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in America, Jamie Dimon has said he's "cautiously pessimistic" about the economy. He explains to "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl how ...CBS News - 2d -
Russia’s war economy is a house of cards
The financial underpinnings look increasingly fragileFinancial Times - 2d -
6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto
Yahoo News - 2d -
How a Driving Instructor to the Stars Spends Her Sundays
Shanti Gooljar grabs some coffee before eight hours of heart-racing driving lessons around New York City. She caps off her day by having dinner with her son.The New York Times - 3d -
Timeline shows warnings escalated quickly as L.A. fire danger grew
CBS News examined public statements and warnings to trace how authorities sounded the alarm about the L.A. fires as conditions worsened. Here's what we know.CBS News - 4d -
Biden delivers remarks on the economy
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks on the economy from the White House. This comes as the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics ...NBC News - 4d -
U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 4d -
Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending
The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.BBC News - 4d -
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of ...ABC News - 4d -
Bang & Olufsen Confirms Guidance
The consumer-electronics company maintained its full-year guidance and said it is now ready to accelerate its strategic plan to drive profitable growth.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Sainsbury's Christmas Sales Grew; Expects Profit in Line With Market Views
The grocer reported sales volume growth for the key Christmas period and expects to deliver retail operating profit for its fiscal year in line with market consensus.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Why are the A's spending big this winter as they relocate to Sacramento?
Brent Rooker's $60 million extension marks the latest expenditure for the typically thrifty A's.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Revisions of ‘hateful conduct’: what users can now say on Meta platforms
Meta’s rewritten policies mean different things may be allowed to pass on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Meta’s rewritten policies on “hateful conduct” mean users will now be able to say ...The Guardian - 6d -
For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation.The New York Times - 6d -
Japan links hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security, tech data
Japan has linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFaceABC News - 6d -
Business leaders court Trump as UAE billionaire promises to spend $20 billion on U.S. data centers
President-elect Donald Trump drew another expression of support on Tuesday, as a billionaire businessman from the United Arab Emirates, Hussain Sajwani, promised to spend at least $20 billion in ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension
Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, Adobe data says
The holiday e-commerce results from Adobe are a promising sign for the retail industry, which will begin reporting holiday results in February.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
EIB fears ‘reputational disaster’ over revised EU green reporting
Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at riskFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?
The economy has grown rapidly in the past two years and companies hope to get another lift from a business-friendly Trump White House — but stiffer headwinds could clip the sails of the U.S. in 2025.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Are the new personal data rules workable?
Also in this newsletter: India’s forex reserves fall to an eight-month low and Kumar Mangalam Birla’s mantraFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Some Baseball Teams Won’t Spend Money, and It’s a Problem
Six clubs, including two that made the playoffs last season, have yet to invest in a free agent.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
Over half of Microsoft's $80 billion in spending will take place in the U.S., Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith wrote in a Friday blog post.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50
A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worseFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza
Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spreadFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Tornado Confirmed in Northern California
A warning covering an area with about 2,200 residents told people to take shelter because flying debris was expected.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers over next 12 months
Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Recovery in US car sales eases fear of economic malaise settling in
Strong purchase data to end the year reverses downward trend as lower interest rates and better deals lure buyersFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked
Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Manufacturers end 2024 in a slump, but rising orders raise hopes for recovery
American manufacturers ended 2024 just as they began it — in a mild slump that still shows little sign of ending ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Europe's real estate recovery looks set to pick up steam in 2025
Europe's real estate sector looks poised for further recovery in 2025, as investment activity picks up and growth returns across key market segments.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systemsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjustFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Phew! Turtle doves shoot ban triggers bird species recovery
Western European population has risen 25% with ban and some UK sites have seen promising increases. There are signs of hope for the turtle dove, one of the most endangered birds that has been ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
