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In business news, the looming government shutdown in the United States is causing significant economic concern, with estimates suggesting a loss of $15 billion each week if the deadlock continues. The FAA has announced it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets, further disrupting operations at approximately 40 airports nationwide, which could lead to flight cancellations and increased chaos in air travel (CBS News).
Meanwhile, major corporate performance reports are coming in, with DoorDash's stock dropping 9% after the company reported missing earnings expectations and indicated an intention to increase spending (CNBC).
In global markets, stocks in Hong Kong saw a rebound, with gains attributed to dip-buying after a recent sell-off driven by concerns over elevated valuations in the tech sector (South China Morning Post).
On the international front, the European Union is under pressure to provide a credible funding plan for Ukraine, a move deemed essential for unlocking additional financial support from the International Monetary Fund (EU economy chief) (Reuters).
In Argentina, investor sentiment has improved as President Javier Milei's administration adjusts its monetary policy, leading to a more favorable outlook for the peso (Reuters). Additionally, in a notable development, China has successfully borrowed $4 billion in the dollar bond market at rates comparable to U.S.
Treasuries, indicating a favorable borrowing climate as debt costs relative to U.S. securities are at historically low levels (Bloomberg). A recent survey of game developers revealed that 72% believe Steam operates as a monopoly in the PC gaming market, with 88% reporting that a significant portion of their revenue is derived from the platform (Game Developer Survey).
As we look at the broader economic indicators, world shares are mixed, showing a response to positive economic updates and earnings reports that have buoyed Wall Street, although concerns persist regarding the impact of persistent inflation and interest rate adjustments (Wall Street Journal).