Business
Pakistan manufacturing growth slows as new orders weaken
The September PMI stayed in expansion territory, but fell to a three-month low as domestic demand softened and new orders contracted.
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U.S. employers add 29,000 jobs as hiring momentum slows
September job growth came in below expectations and unemployment edged higher, reinforcing signs of a cooler labor market.
Business
U.S. stocks rebound as jobs data cools rate-hike concerns
Investors welcomed a softer employment report, while company updates from Tesla and Nike showed how uneven corporate signals remain.
Business
China’s factory activity returns to expansion in September
The official manufacturing PMI edged above the 50-point line, offering a cautiously positive signal for the world’s second-largest economy.
Business
U.S. consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014
The Conference Board’s September index fell as households voiced concern about prices, business conditions and future job availability.
Technology
TRG Expands Security Capabilities with the Acquisition of Ohio Advisory Firm Fentron
Gemspring Capital-backed TRG has acquired Ohio cybersecurity advisory firm Fentron, reinforcing the trend of managed service providers expanding their defensive capabilities.
Technology
A slower kind of internet is taking shape
From personal newsletters to small online communities, people are making room for a more intentional digital life.
Lifestyle
The ritual of a very good morning
A thoughtful start to the day has less to do with optimization and more to do with noticing.
Travel
The cities built for the long walk
In a handful of neighborhoods, the best way to understand a place is still to put your phone away and keep going.