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Canada’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.7% as Jobs Stall; Youth Rate Jumps to 13.7%
Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October as employment stalled after two months of losses; youth unemployment jumped to 13.7%.
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Semicon 2.0 Opens for Fab, Equipment and Chip-Testing Projects as India Approves 12 More Component Plants
India opened Semicon 2.0 applications for fabs, equipment and chip assembly, and approved 12 more component projects worth ₹7,503 crore, including the first for copper foil.
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India–US Trade Deal: Sitharaman Seeks Early Conclusion as Legal Vetting Continues
Sitharaman hopes for an early India–US trade agreement as officials describe progress. Signing and implementation still depend on completing legal vetting.
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India’s April–September Exports Estimated at $476.20 Billion, Up 13.84%
India's combined goods and services exports are estimated at $476.20 billion for April–September. September services numbers remain estimates.
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China’s Exports Jump 36% in September as Chip Shipments More Than Double; Factory-Gate Prices Rise 5%, Fastest Since 2022
China’s exports rose 36.3% in dollar terms in September and the monthly trade surplus reached $133.5 billion, while producer prices climbed 5.0% on fuel costs. Our tables set out the trade and price data and the nine-month totals.
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India–New Zealand FTA to Take Effect on October 20: Zero Duty on Indian Exports; Who Benefits
The India–New Zealand free trade agreement takes effect on October 20, removing New Zealand duties on all Indian exports while India keeps dairy, sugar and edible oils protected.
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China’s August Trade Surges as Exports Rise 25% and Imports Jump 28.2%
China’s August goods trade accelerated, with dollar-denominated exports up 25%, imports up 28.2% and the monthly surplus widening to $119.09 billion.
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Canada’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.7% as Jobs Stall; Youth Rate Jumps to 13.7%
Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October as employment stalled after two months of losses; youth unemployment jumped to 13.7%.
Business
Semicon 2.0 Opens for Fab, Equipment and Chip-Testing Projects as India Approves 12 More Component Plants
India opened Semicon 2.0 applications for fabs, equipment and chip assembly, and approved 12 more component projects worth ₹7,503 crore, including the first for copper foil.
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Bank of England Raises Rates to 4% as Middle East Energy Shock Pushes Inflation Towards 5%
The Bank of England raised Bank Rate to 4% by an 8–1 vote, citing energy-driven inflation pressure; it now expects UK inflation to reach around 5% by mid-2027.
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US Adds 165,000 Jobs in October; Unemployment Holds at 4.1% and Earlier Months Revised Up
US payrolls rose 165,000 in October, far above the past year’s average, while unemployment held at 4.1% and August–September gains were revised up by 84,000.