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China’s economy grows faster than forecast after AI boom boosts exports

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:06:02 +0000

Third-quarter GDP up by 4.5% compared with last year as industrial output is buoyed by electronics demand

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Roaring exports lifted China’s economic growth in the third quarter of this year, with factory output growing much faster than consumer spending.

China’s GDP grew by 4.5% year-on-year between July and September, the National Bureau of Statistics of China reported on Monday. The figures were better than economists had expected and up from the second quarter’s growth rate of 4.3%.

EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine, steel boss says

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:06 +0000

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme

Unknown — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:06:03 +0000

Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package

No 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of the Made in Europe package, prompting a warning from Beijing that such a move would be “discriminatory”.

Downing Street said on Friday that it would “welcome the objective to have the UK included in the Industrial Accelerator Act” after France dropped its opposition to Britain joining the scheme.

What I’m hearing: Hurts’ blood-clot questions, Shedeur’s future, Micah Parsons’ return, trade deadline rumors - The New York Times

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:06:02 +0000

Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria exits amid major layoffs - Los Angeles Times

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:06:02 +0000

Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs - Variety

Unknown — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:06:03 +0000

In a major executive shake-up, Bela Bajaria is out at Netflix after 10 years at the streamer, most recently serving as its chief content officer. She will be replaced by former Disney and Fox execut… [+5029 chars]

S&P 500 futures fall ahead of more U.S. economic data; South Korea's Kospi plunges 7%: Live updates - CNBC

Unknown — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:06:02 +0000

Nasdaq-100 futures fell sharply Thursday as concerns around tech companies overspending on artificial intelligence grew, while traders awaited earnings reports and economic data after a losing sessio… [+1736 chars]

Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs - The Hollywood Reporter

Unknown — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:06:03 +0000

As part of Netflix‘s largest restructuring in four years, film division executive Doug Belgrad has been laid off, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Belgrad had served as a right hand man to film … [+2469 chars]

Texans complete trade with Cardinals for WR Marvin Harrison Jr. - ESPN

Unknown — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:06:02 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans ended his postgame news conference in grand fashion Sunday by telling reporters that Houston had completed a trade for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Ma… [+2701 chars]

Levi Strauss hikes profit guidance after tariff refunds, but its sales outlook is less optimistic - CNBC

Unknown — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:06:02 +0000

Levi Strauss on Wednesday increased its profit outlook after it received tariff refunds, but gave less rosy revenue guidance. The denim retailer raised its adjusted earnings per share expectation fo… [+2326 chars]

Ravens acquire center Cam Jurgens in trade with Eagles - ESPN

Unknown — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:06:03 +0000

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens traded with the Philadelphia Eagles for two-time Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens on Wednesday, filling a desperate need at that position for Baltimore. The Rave… [+2646 chars]

Why It’s Taking Nine Months to Get Back $164,000 in Tariff Refunds - WSJ

Unknown — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:06:03 +0000

Why Steelers traded Joey Porter Jr. to Cowboys, what's next? - ESPN

Unknown — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:06:02 +0000

Oct 1, 2026, 10:29 AM ET After contract negotiations that spanned the offseason through the first three weeks of the regular season, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has found a new ho… [+8056 chars]

J.J. McCarthy trade grades as Giants, Vikings swing QB deal - usatoday.com

Unknown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:06:01 +0000

After the New York Giantslost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury, new coach John Harbaugh declared that the team was weighing "all options" at the position. Less than a … [+4757 chars]

Fury v Joshua fight to provide 'big boost' to city's economy - BBC

Unknown — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:06:02 +0000

"A lot of the planning is needed with the police, the rail network, the council, hoteliers, and the taxi services," he said.

Paramount, Warner Bros. Insiders Stunned by Settlement, Readying for Layoffs - Variety

Unknown — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:06:01 +0000

The general mood on both sides of the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance aisles on Monday was shock and surprise over the sudden turn of events. And now that Paramount-WB merger has the al… [+5451 chars]

‘Halo’ to move under Call of Duty publisher as Xbox announces layoffs - washingtonpost.com

Unknown — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:06:02 +0000

Microsoft is cutting 268 jobs across its Xbox division as part of a sweeping reorganization of its studios, including charging Activision to make the next Halo game. The cuts affect Halo Studios, ot… [+264 chars]

CNBC Daily Open: AI trade goes Meta after Muse launch - CNBC

Unknown — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:06:01 +0000

Hello, this is Leonie Kidd coming to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open. A new AI darling has emerged in the form of Meta's Muse. Mark Zuckerberg's group has surged a… [+1749 chars]

Macron and Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France economic and defense ties - AP News

Unknown — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:06:02 +0000

PARIS (AP) French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were holding talks on Sunday to deepen economic and security ties on the remote North Atlantic archipelago of Saint… [+2114 chars]

US, China Trade Teams Set to Huddle in New York on AI, Iran - Bloomberg.com

Unknown — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:06:01 +0000

Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade. Sign up here. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinas Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead talks on trade and other pressure points S… [+100 chars]