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Palantir reports booming U.S. commercial revenue growth, topping government for first time
Palantir's commercial revenue jumped 148% to $984 million, surpassing government revenue of $953 million.
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Euro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracts
The euro zone showed surprising resilience, but weak productivity, industrial competitiveness challenges and demographic pressures remain, analysts said.
Business
Amazon AWS posts 39% revenue growth as cloud rivals also accelerate
Amazon's cloud signed deals with Meta and OpenAI during the quarter, helping revenue to exceed consensus.
Business
India increases growth forecast for fiscal year
India's Ministry of Finance has increased its growth forecasts for the current fiscal year. But it also warned about inflation, particularly for fuel and energy, amid continued instability in the Middle East.
Business
Margin debt growth slows sharply as stock market warning signs build
Slowing margin-debt growth could signal growing risks for stocks.
Business
South Korea’s GDP growth beats forecasts amid AI boom
Asia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.
Travel
UK’s India Growth Plan Means Getting Travelers Out of London
The UK may not need to win many more Indian travelers so much as encourage the ones it gets already beyond London. With 94% of direct seats landing in the capital, a $2 billion visitor-spend target by 2030 will depend on regional flights and bookable itineraries.
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China's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimates
China's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country's technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand.
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China's growth accelerates as AI boom helps boost exports
Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.
Entertainment
‘Chad Powers’ Boss Michael Waldron on the Football Comedy’s Season 2 Growth and Shifting Gears to a ‘Point Break’-Like Thriller, Plus Plans for Season 3
Here’s the thing about “Chad Powers”: It’s an acquired taste. “It’s a deep, and deeply stupid, show,” co-creator Michael Waldron says, laughing knowingly from his corner of the Zoom window. “And I’m very proud of it.” From the jump, Waldron and co-creator/star Glen Powell knew they were taking a leap of faith in asking audiences […]
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Scott Bessent's growth plans aren't enough to tame surging deficit and debt pile, IMF chief says
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Bessent’s reliance on growth won’t cut the U.S. deficit and $40 trillion debt fast enough, calling for fiscal consolidation.
Business
Singapore third-quarter GDP growth softens from four-year high but beats estimates
The GDP print beat expectations of a 5% growth from economists polled by Reuters.
World
Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread. "To ensure the procedure was radical, the lower lobe of the right lung was removed," the Vatican said in a statement. FRANCE 24's Seema Gupta reports from Rome.
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IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook
The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies and investment in artificial intelligence despite rising energy prices linked to the US-Iran war. However, it warned that low-income countries remain particularly vulnerable to the crisis. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.
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IMF upgrades 2026 global growth forecast but war and debt threaten outlook
The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies despite rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. But it warned that poorer countries that are not benefiting from the AI boom remain particularly vulnerable to energy shocks, economic uncertainty and mounting debt.
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Germany news: Economy set for stronger growth, wine harvest hit by drought
Germany's economic outlook is looking a little brighter, with the International Monetary Fund almost doubling its growth forecast. However, Germany's winegrowers are facing another disappointing harvest. DW has more.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Politics
US adds just 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises before midterm elections
The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rising to 4.2 percent, according to Labor Department.
Travel
Why Banyan Group Talks About ‘Contribution’ — Not ‘Sustainability’
Banyan is betting on conservation action rather than beating the sustainability drum. The test is whether contributions to the environment will make a meaningful change, or whether it will just become the newest buzzword.
World
Germany: Economic institutes double growth forecast for 2026
Experts predict German GDP growth will double to 1.3% this year but warn of structural difficulties ahead. The picture is complicated, they say, especially because of uncertainty in the energy sector.