German Exports to China Hit by Slow Customs Processing, Tech Firms Warn

FRANKFURTMUNICH, Oct 26 Reuters German technology groups have warned they are being hit by delays in getting Chinabound exports through customs, following the introduction of a German government strategy to reduce economic dependence on demand from China. German chipmaking kit supplier Suess MicroTec late on Wednesday cut its sales forecasts for the second time in three months, blaming […]
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US Economic Growth Accelerates in Third Quarter

WASHINGTON, Oct 26 Reuters The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years in the third quarter as higher wages from a tight labor market helped to power consumer spending, again defying dire warnings of a recession that have lingered since 2022. Gross domestic product increased at a 4.9 annualized rate last […]
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Walmex Q3 net Profit Jumps more than 12, Pushed by Higher Sales

MEXICO CITY, Reuters Walmart39;s Mexico unit on Wednesday posted a 12.2 yearonyear jump in its thirdquarter net profit, driven mainly by stronger sales. Walmart de Mexico, or Walmex, the biggest retailer in Mexico, posted net profit of 13.63 billion pesos 782 million. Quarterly revenue at the chain rose 7.7 from the yearearlier period to reach 213.07 billion […]
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Whirlpool Tempers Annual Profit Forecast on Slowing Demand

Reuters Whirlpool Corp tempered its fullyear profit forecast on Wednesday, signaling softening demand for its washing machines and kitchen appliances amid a costofliving crisis and sending its shares 5 lower in extended trading. Consumers are cutting spending on pricier discretionary items as the cost of living rises in the United States and a series of interest […]
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