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China’s economic growth is better than expected
China Season 3 Gross domestic product increased by 4.6% annuallyAccording to the National Bureau of Statistics. While that was higher than the 4.5% rate in a Reuters poll, it still lagged the second quarter’s 4.7% growth. From a quarterly perspective, China’s economy grew by 0.9% in the third quarter.

Strong retail sales in China and U.S.
China’s total retail sales of consumer goods in September An increase of 3.2% compared with the same period last yearthe National Bureau of Statistics said. This was better than the 2.5% expected in the LSEG poll and the 2.1% in August. U.S. retail growth across the Pacific 9 Menstrual season adjustment is 0.4%. It was higher than August’s 0.1% gain and Dow Jones’ forecast of 0.3%.

Dow bucks trend and rises
U.S. markets were mixed on Thursday. this Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.37% Closing price hits new high. but S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Index Most are unchanged. Asia Pacific market friday mix. Chinese Shanghai Composite Index Stocks rose about 1.5% on positive economic data and suggestions from Beijing’s central bank governor that monetary policy could be loosened further.

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Intel Considering reaching an agreement Sells Altera unit for approximately $17 billionThat’s according to people who requested anonymity to discuss confidential matters. Just last month, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said Altera was a core part of Intel’s future. Altera makes a semiconductor that can be reprogrammed, unlike CPUs.

(PRO) Small Caps Surge
For example, unlike larger companies, smaller companies don’t have the muscle to negotiate low-interest loans or the cash moats to withstand fluctuations in consumer habits. Therefore, when the Fed cuts interest rates, small stocks tend to benefit more. And they just A new high in three years.