Taiwan Confident in Surpassing 3% Growth Target in 2026 TAIPEI, October 23, 2025 — Taiwan’s government expects its economy to expand by more than 3% in 2026, boosted by booming global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and continued strength in the semiconductor industry, according to Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin. Speaking to reporters in…

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Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks Soars Ahead of Historic Prime Minister Vote TOKYO, October 23, 2025 — Global investors are pouring billions into Japanese equities as political momentum builds behind Sanae Takaichi, poised to become Japan’s first female prime minister. Anticipation of her victory — and her promise of pro-growth, fiscally accommodative policies — has…

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Tesla Shares Dip as Profit Miss Raises Investor Concerns Amid Rising Costs and Tariff Pressures SEO Keywords: Tesla share price, Tesla stock falls, Tesla Q3 earnings, Elon Musk Tesla, Tesla profit miss, Tesla EV sales, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3 price cuts, Tesla Trump tariffs, Tesla AI strategy, Tesla compensation vote, Tesla investors, EV…

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Kering Stock Surges on Positive Quarterly Results and Strategic Overhaul Paris, October 23, 2025 — Shares of French luxury powerhouse Kering (PRTP.PA) — owner of iconic brands including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta — soared as much as 9% in early Paris trading on Thursday after reporting better-than-expected quarterly sales. The smaller-than-forecast revenue…

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European Shares Gain Ground as Earnings and Energy Sector Drive Optimism London, October 23, 2025 — European stock markets climbed modestly on Thursday, supported by a flurry of upbeat corporate earnings and rising energy shares, even as investors monitored ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and the latest Western sanctions on Russia. The pan-European STOXX 600 index…

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BOJ Flags Signs of Stock Market Overheating Amid Record Nikkei Rally Tokyo, October 23, 2025 — The Bank of Japan (BOJ) issued a stark warning on Thursday, noting that Japan’s surging stock market is showing early signs of overheating. The central bank’s latest Financial System Report cautioned that rising speculation, fueled by foreign hedge funds…

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Markets Rally on Corporate Earnings, Despite Global Headwinds London, October 23, 2025 — Global stock markets rebounded on Thursday as strong corporate earnings lifted investor sentiment, offsetting concerns over renewed geopolitical tensions and U.S. sanctions on Russia’s energy sector. Oil prices surged more than 3%, while European stocks rose, driven by optimism over better-than-expected earnings…

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Volvo Cars Posts Stronger-Than-Expected Profit, Shares Jump to 18-Month High Stockholm, October 23, 2025 – Volvo Cars (VOLCARb.ST) delivered a surprise profit surge in the third quarter of 2025, driven by accelerated cost-cutting measures and strategic realignment under returning CEO Håkan Samuelsson, sending its shares soaring more than 25% — their best single-day performance in…

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Tesla Announces Major Recall Affecting More Than 63,000 Cybertrucks October 23, 2025 – Austin, Texas: Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has announced a recall of 63,619 Cybertruck vehicles in the United States following a safety concern identified in the parking light system, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency stated that…

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US Targets Top Russian Oil Companies In a significant escalation of Ukraine-related sanctions, the United States has targeted Russia’s two largest oil producers, Lukoil and Rosneft, marking the first such move in President Donald Trump’s second term. The sanctions follow mounting frustration over Russia’s war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Treasury Secretary Scott…

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