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Japan’s economy grew by just 0.1% last year, despite strong exports in the final quarter

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Japan's economy grew by just 0.1% last year, despite strong exports in the final quarter | Fortune

Figures for October-December were more upbeat—quarter-on-quarter growth accelerated to 0.7% from 0.4% in the July-September period.

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New Zealand sees record number of departures amid weak economy

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New Zealand sees record number of departures amid weak economy | Fortune

Net departures of New Zealand citizens were a record 47,000, surpassing the 43,300 who left in 2023. About 56% of those leaving went to Australia.

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Xi-Jack Ma chat seen as next catalyst for blistering China rally

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Xi-Jack Ma chat seen as next catalyst for blistering China rally | Fortune

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index jumped as much as 1.7% in early Monday trading, after reaching its highest level since February 2022 last Fri...

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Michael Burry trimmed some China tech bets before DeepSeek-driven rally

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Michael Burry trimmed some China tech bets before DeepSeek-driven rally | Fortune

The hedge fund manager, famous for his 2008 bet against the US housing market, trimmed his exposure in JD.com and Alibaba as of the end of last year.

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Starmer ready to send UK troops to Ukraine to protect peace

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Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

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Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products | Fortune

Probationary employees across the FDA received notices Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated.

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Russia’s ruble is soaring as Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine war while Europe fears getting sidelined

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Russia's ruble is soaring as Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine war while Europe fears getting sidelined | Fortune

The ruble has shot up 20% since the start of the year as investors have been expecting improved US-Russia ties under Trump.

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Top Palantir execs slam Silicon Valley for focusing on ‘trivial yet solvable inconveniences’ instead of tackling national problems

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Home delistings soar 64% to the highest level in nearly a decade as buyers turn down sellers

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Jellycat’s $250 million rise: How a ‘perfect storm’ reignited the passion for plushies—especially among Gen Z

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Jellycat's $250 million rise: Gen Z's mental health crisis and need for comfort sparks plush toy frenzy | Fortune

Young adults bought Jellycat plush toys for comfort during COVID lockdowns. Experts say the company leveraged scarcity and grown-up interests.

npub1n3ws...0exx 10 months ago

Steve Bannon, US hospitals join GOP rebellion over Medicaid cuts

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Steve Bannon, US hospitals join GOP rebellion over Medicaid cuts | Fortune

“Medicaid, you gotta be careful,” Bannon said. “Because a lot of MAGAs are on Medicaid, I’m telling you. If you don’t think so, you are d...

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Broadcom weighs possible deal for Intel’s chip-design unit: WSJ

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Doctors reveal 7 strategies they use themselves to live longer, healthier lives

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Doctors reveal 7 strategies they use themselves to live longer, healthier lives | Fortune Well

Your health span isn’t pre-determined—there are things you can do to increase it.

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Zelensky rejects Trump-led deal to give US access to Ukrainian minerals — ‘it does not protect us’

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Trump is rushing toward a deal with Putin, leaving Europe in the dust

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Trump is rushing toward a deal with Putin, leaving Europe in the dust | Fortune

The fear for many officials is that by dialing back support for Ukraine, Trump is inviting Putin to probe NATO’s willingness to defend the alliance.

npub1n3ws...0exx 10 months ago

Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight aircraft maker’s delay in delivering a new Air Force One

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Trump tours Boeing plane to highlight aircraft maker's delay in delivering a new Air Force One | Fortune

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said last month that Musk is working with the company to help speed delivery of the Air Force One replacements.

npub1n3ws...0exx 10 months ago

Trump’s trade war could spiral into a debt war that sends interest rates soaring, former White House official warns

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Trump's trade war could spiral into a debt war that sends interest rates soaring, former White House official warns | Fortune

"This makes Treasury markets a ripe target if negotiations result in prolonged conflict."

npub1n3ws...0exx 10 months ago

Housing markets with a lot of federal workers have been thrown into disarray by Trump’s RTO order and layoff fears, Redfin says

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Housing markets with a lot of federal workers have been thrown into disarray by Trump’s RTO order and layoff fears | Fortune

Some people are holding off on buying new homes as federal job insecurity rises.

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IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers as soon as next week — in the middle of tax season

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Trump thinks defense spending could be halved, but the Pentagon’s costliest weapons program is ‘relatively affordable,’ analyst says

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Trump thinks defense spending could be halved, but the Pentagon's costliest weapons program is 'relatively affordable,' analyst says | Fortune

"Unmanned capabilities merit continued investment but they are far from capable of replacing F-35 and may not be for some time."