Economy
U.S. Growth Accelerates to 3.4% as September Inflation Reaches 3.6%
Real final sales to private domestic purchasers increased 4.9% at an annual rate, while inflation-adjusted household spending was flat in September.
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Chinn Says U.S. Consumption Was Flat as Income Excluding Transfers Fell
Separate BEA figures showed inflation-adjusted consumer spending rose less than 0.1% in September. Chinn's chart tracked employment, production, income, sales and output.
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Samara Governor Says Air Defenses Responding to Attack in Samara Region
The governor said air defenses were active but did not name the plant; Meduza reported no official confirmation that it was struck.
Business
Capgemini Lifts 2026 Constant-Currency Revenue Growth Target to 9% to 9.5%
Third-quarter revenue rose 11.7% at constant exchange rates, while bookings gained 3.4%; operating-margin and free-cash-flow targets were unchanged.
Science
Tiny Fish Atlas Maps Adult Cells, Tracks Telencephalon Injury Response
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Business
India Probes Pernod Ricard, Diageo Over Scotch Whisky Import Tariffs
Indian tax authorities have launched an investigation into global liquor giants Pernod Ricard and Diageo over allegations that certain bulk Scotch whisky imports were incorrectly classified to benefit from reduced tariff…
Central Banks
Bank of Japan Raises ETF Sales Pace, Cutting Exit Estimate to 43 Years
Annual disposals will rise to about ¥860 billion at book value from Jan. 1, 2027; the BOJ estimates the market-value equivalent at ¥2.46 trillion.
Law
Great Britain’s New Union Access Rules Take Effect Oct. 30
Only qualifying independent unions can seek physical or digital workplace access. Union recognition follows a separate process with its own membership and voting tests.
Technology
Technology
Spotify Weighs a $4-to-$5 Monthly Fee for AI Remix Tool, FT Reports
Spotify has confirmed a paid Premium add-on but has not announced a price or launch date. The Financial Times also reported licensing talks with Sony Music and Warner Music were continuing.
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Nvidia Considers Billions in Credit Backing for Nscale’s Anthropic Center
Nscale’s September filing showed it lacked binding financing commitments for infrastructure needed to fulfill its Anthropic contracts.
Technology
FCC Weighs New Security Checks for Direct U.S. Phone Number Access
The draft would add national-security certifications and revise authorization procedures; Reuters reported it would bar Chinese telecom firms from the route.
Markets & finance
Economy
FXStreet’s India Gold Estimate Falls 0.7% as Benchmarks Diverge
The converted quote was ₹12,227.85 per gram on Friday, while IBJA’s latest dated 999-purity rate was from Oct. 29.
Business
Borosil Profit Rises 40.5% as Shares Open 7% Higher After Results
Revenue from operations was ₹369.80 crore; a call on the second-quarter and first-half results is set for Nov. 2.
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RedotPay Completes Audits as Stablecoin Firm Advances U.S. IPO Plans
Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments company RedotPay has completed a financial audit as it moves forward with preparations for a potential U.S. initial public offering. RedotPay said Monday that it also finished a separa…
Health & society
Health
South Korea Logged 6,608 Disability Abuse-Related Reports in 2025
The Health and Welfare Ministry classified 3,375 as suspected abuse and 1,505 as confirmed. Reports filed by victims themselves rose 31.7%.
Health
PTC Therapeutics Raises 2026 Product Revenue Forecast After Sephience Growth
The company now expects $960 million to $990 million in product revenue and $1.29 billion to $1.32 billion in total revenue for 2026.
Law
Missouri Jury Finds for Monsanto in Roundup Cancer Trial
The proposed agreement could cover current and future claims, with payments of up to $7.25 billion over as many as 21 years.
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