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Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing
China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a “fair, conducive environment” for Chinese businesses in the European nation. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Sweet gains for markets amid sour job signals
Remember, what looks like a catalyst for portfolios in the short term can mask economic weakness in the longer term if job losses continue. Source link
Inside Europe’s biggest rare earths factory on Russia's doorstep
Developed by Canada’s Neo Performance Materials, Europe’s largest rare earths facility sits in Estonia’s border city of Narva. Source link
European markets expected to open higher; Ukraine peace talks in focus
Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations continue as U.S. and Ukraine officials are set to meet in Miami. Source link
Software startup deploys Singapore’s first quantum computer for commercial use
Singapore-based software firm Horizon Quantum Computing has become the first private firm to deploy a quantum computer for commercial use in the city-state. Source link
Bank of Japan faces a policy dilemma as government bond yields keep hitting new highs
Experts said the rise in yields is due to inflation running above target, hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan and an expansionary fiscal policy. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Once again, bad data is good news for markets
Before one starts celebrating, remember, what looks like a catalyst for portfolios can mask economic weakness. Source link
Asia markets set to open mixed after Wall Street gains on cooler-than-expected jobs data and rate-cut hopes
The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut. Source link
Design executive behind 'Liquid Glass' is leaving Apple
Alan Dye, who was part of the redesign of Apple’s software interface called Liquid Glass, is taking his talents to Meta. Source link
Salesforce beats on earnings, issues better-than-expected revenue forecast
Salesforce said its Agentforce artificial intelligence business is generating over $500 million in annualized revenue. Source link