Japan exports post huge miss in September as growth slows to 16.7%
Japan's September exports rose 16.7% year over year, below Reuters-polled analysts' 20.1% estimate.
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CHECKING UPDATESStocks try for back-to-back gains — plus, Qnity gets iPhone business from Apple
The market backdrop is broadly positive, while Apple’s expanded Qnity tie-up adds another specific iPhone-related catalyst.
Salesforce announces $5.66 billion deal for Braze, sending BRZE stock soaring 50%
The announcement sent Braze sharply higher, while Salesforce shares slipped roughly 1% on Tuesday morning.
UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks
The support comes after Houthi attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities.
Draymond Green says he's 'not Steph Curry,' wants to play another year even if he leaves Golden State Warriors
Green is framing this season as potentially his last with Golden State, but says he intends to keep playing next year regardless.
U.S. Treasury yields move lower as investors await housing, employment data
Treasury yields edged lower as traders looked ahead to incoming housing and labor data and priced in an 82% chance of the Fed holding rates steady.
What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests
The unrest is tied to living costs, housing pressure and public-service strain, with France seeing the biggest demonstrations.
U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems amid AI rift with China
DHS said the move reflects concerns about sensitive government data reaching China and security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's models.
Copper is outshining gold this year. Investors say the rally can survive an AI correction
The piece argues copper's demand backdrop and supply tightness could help the metal hold up even if tech stocks wobble.
‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments
Nvidia's Europe AI push includes four German startups, while Merz and Siemens highlighted industrial AI adoption in Germany.
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