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The Economic Times·Oct 27, 202648 signal

Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 employees: What's in it, who qualifies and will India’s 23,000-

Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, covering around 60,000 workers globally. The programme offers financial support and career transition services, but India's share remains unclear. The announcement comes amid US scrutiny of Microsoft's foreign-worker visa practices.

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WRAL·Oct 27, 202647 signal

US futures and Asian stocks advance following a rally on Wall Street

Asian stocks are mostly higher, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul lifted by buying of AI-related stocks. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices extended losses. South Korea’s Kospi jumped 4.3%, with strong gains for computer chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gaine...

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Brookings·Oct 27, 202645 signal

Is China’s economy broken?

Why is China’s economic growth slowing despite rapid technological breakthroughs and dominance in the manufacturing sector? Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Mary Gallagher and Rhodium Group Partner Logan Wright join Jon Czin on The Beijing Brief to unpack what is driving the slowdown, how it is reshaping state-society relations in China, and what it means for Western economies grappling with China’s export surge.

Economy
BigGo Finance·Oct 27, 202645 signal

Japan's ocean freight transport prices jump 97.7% in September, hitting record high on BOJ index

The Bank of Japan's preliminary Corporate Services Price Index for September rose 3.7% year-on-year to 115.5. With crude oil prices staying elevated amid turmoil in the Middle East, ocean freight transportation surged 97.7% to 315.9, a record high. International air freight transportation also climbed 33.5%. Accommodation services rose 9.7% on stronger demand during the Silver Week holiday period, and prices increased for 116 of the 146 items surveyed. The BOJ said it will keep a close watch on whether businesses continue to pass higher costs through to prices.

Economy
Air Cargo News·Oct 27, 202645 signal

Logistics UK report highlights economic benefit of logistics growth

A new report from trade association Logistics UK has highlighted the positive impact that growth in the industry can have on the country’s overall economic performance. The report, which is being published ahead of the UK budget, shows that a 1% increase in logistics’ share of the economy could attract £30bn of foreign investment. According…

Economy
Yahoo·Oct 27, 202645 signal

Powerball numbers for Monday, Oct. 26

The Detroit NewsUpdated Tue, October 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM UTCPowerball numbers for Monday, Oct. 26The winning Powerball numbers in the Monday, Oct. 26, drawing for the $691 million jackpot are 18, 49, 50, 26,...

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