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South Korea Consumer Sentiment Falls to 105.4 in October as Stock Volatility Weighs
A Bank of Korea household survey shows confidence retreating despite strong export-led economic growth, with weaker expectations for the broader economy.
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Policy
US Trade Representative Warns Airbus Loan Could Strain EU Aircraft Trade Truce
Jamieson Greer has asked for details of a European Investment Bank loan to Airbus, while the lender and manufacturer maintain that the financing is on commercial terms.
World
UK Shop Price Inflation Climbs to 2.1% in October, Highest Since February 2024
A new British Retail Consortium survey shows food and non-food prices accelerating ahead of the government's budget, as retailers cite rising operating costs.
World
Australia's Star Entertainment Returns to Positive Quarterly EBITDA as Casino Revenue Rises
The casino operator reported A$12 million in quarterly operating earnings before financing and other charges, but its Sydney licence remains suspended.
World
South Korea's Economy Grows 1% in Third Quarter as Semiconductor Exports Lift Output
Fresh central bank estimates show faster quarterly growth than expected, driven by chip exports and equipment investment, even as private consumption declines.
Government
Japan Orders Emergency Cybersecurity Package After Major Data Breaches
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed ministers to prepare urgent countermeasures next week following repeated cyberattacks and large-scale data leaks affecting Japanese organisations.
Government
Australian Ombudsman Urges Human Override for Aged-Care Funding Algorithm
An Australian oversight investigation says automated aged-care assessments lack adequate safeguards and transparency, prompting calls to let clinicians correct inappropriate funding decisions.
World
Australia Reports More Than 82,000 Cybercrime Complaints as AI Threats Grow
Australia's signals intelligence agency says cyber incidents and warnings rose in 2025–26, urging organisations to modernise defences as AI accelerates digital threats.
World
Brixmor Reports Record 95.6% Retail Occupancy and Raises 2026 Forecast
The US shopping-center landlord lifted its annual funds-from-operations forecast and quarterly dividend after stronger leasing, although reported net income declined from a year earlier.
World
Nucor Reports $1.32 Billion Quarterly Profit as Steel Revenue Rises 32%
The US steelmaker more than doubled third-quarter profit from a year earlier, with stronger prices and shipments lifting its mills business; it expects similar or slightly higher earnings next quarter.
World
Simpson Manufacturing Reports $638 Million in Quarterly Sales and Announces $1 Billion Buyback
The US building-products maker posted 2.3% sales growth in the third quarter, lifted its full-year operating-margin outlook and disclosed a new share-repurchase authorization that does not require purchases.
World
Applied Materials to Increase Its Stake in Dutch Chip Equipment Maker Besi to About 20%
The US semiconductor equipment supplier has agreed to buy additional shares in Besi, deepening a chip-packaging partnership focused on AI computing. The transaction remains subject to US antitrust waiting-period requirements.
World
Rambus Reports Record $218.3 Million Quarterly Revenue and Raises Sales Outlook
The semiconductor memory-interface company said product sales reached a new high and projected further growth in the fourth quarter, although its forecast remains subject to demand.
World
Whirlpool Forecasts Annual Loss as Third-Quarter Sales Fall 8.8%
The appliance manufacturer reported a $249 million loss attributable to common shareholders, lowered its 2026 outlook and announced further price increases in major markets.
World
Amkor Technology Sets Softer Fourth-Quarter Outlook Despite Higher Profit
The US semiconductor packaging company reported $1.99 billion in quarterly sales and improved margins, but its next-quarter forecast fell below market expectations.
World
Cadence Raises 2026 Outlook After 22% Third-Quarter Revenue Growth
The chip-design software provider reported $1.63 billion in quarterly sales and an $8.2 billion order backlog while highlighting growing demand for AI-related engineering tools.
World
Celestica Forecasts $40 Billion in 2027 Revenue After 83% Quarterly Sales Surge
The Canadian electronics manufacturer lifted its 2026 forecast and projected a near-doubling of sales next year, citing demand for AI and data-centre infrastructure.
World
US Stocks Close Higher on October 26 as Nasdaq Gains 0.8% Ahead of Tech Earnings
The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow all finished Monday higher as technology shares recovered and investors awaited major corporate results and a Federal Reserve decision.
Policy
COP17 Pledges Bring Global Environment Facility's Next Funding Cycle Near $4.4 Billion
New pledges from Spain and Uzbekistan and a reaffirmed UK contribution raise the environmental fund's four-year commitments, while a separate biodiversity fund gains over $60 million.
World
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Buyouts to About 60,000 Employees Across Four Countries
Eligible workers in the United States, Canada, Britain and India can apply for voluntary exit packages; the company has not set a target for how many will leave.