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IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the United States and the world this year and next because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies have so far proven less damaging than expected. The IMF now forecasts 3% growth for the global economy this year. That is down from 3.3% in 2024 but an improvement …

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Job openings decline and hiring tapers off due to trade wars. The good news? Layoffs are still low. – MarketWatch

Job openings decline and hiring tapers off due to trade wars. The good news? Layoffs are still low.  MarketWatch Job openings slide in June as hiring rate hits 7-month low  Yahoo Finance US job openings fell to 7.4 million last month as job market continues to cool  AP News Job openings slide, as expected, in June: JOLTS report  Seeking Alpha Why labor market weaknesses …

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George Lucas Makes His First Appearance at SDCC, Reveals Star Wars and Marvel Items Headed to His Museum | SDCC 2025

George Lucas Makes His First Appearance at SDCC, Reveals Star Wars and Marvel Items Headed to His Museum | SDCC 2025

During George Lucas’ first appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, he revealed some exciting Star Wars and Marvel items headed to his new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art that’s set to open in Los Angeles in 2026. Lucas, who was joined on stage by Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro, Academy Award-winning artist Doug Chiang, and Grammy- and Emmy-winning artist Queen …

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How Trump and trade wars pushed Russia and Ukraine into the cold

How Trump and trade wars pushed Russia and Ukraine into the cold

US President Donald Trump (R) and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin speak during their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, on July 7, 2017 Mikhail Klimentiev | AFP | Getty Images In heady times — and with trade wars dominating the news agenda — it’s easy to forget that Russia and Ukraine’s soldiers continue to fight …

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China’s Industrial Profits Drop for Second Month Amid Price Wars – Bloomberg.com

China’s Industrial Profits Drop for Second Month Amid Price Wars  Bloomberg.com China’s industrial profits fall further in June  Yahoo Finance China’s Industrial Profit Slump: Navigating Overcapacity and Policy-Driven Opportunities in Resilient Sectors  AInvest China’s industrial profits down 1.8% in H1  China Daily – Global Edition China’s industrial business revenue up 2.5 pct in H1  bastillepost.com Source link

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Ubisoft Reportedly Cancels Star Wars Outlaws Sequel

Ubisoft Reportedly Cancels Star Wars Outlaws Sequel

Image: Ubisoft Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot mentioned recently how he was hopeful the Switch 2 port of Star Wars Outlaws could potentially revive the game. While there’s always a chance, beyond this adventure, the future doesn’t sound very promising for Kay Vess and Nix. According to a new scoop by Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson, a sequel to Outlaws was originally …

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Star Wars Outlaws Sequel Reportedly Cancelled, Will Stay in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars Outlaws Sequel Reportedly Cancelled, Will Stay in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

A lot of people swear by Star Wars Outlaws these days, but that doesn’t change the fact that the game was a colossal flop upon launch. Embattled Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently commented on the catastrophic open world outing, admitting that it failed to meet expectations, and blaming its underperformance on the “choppy” nature of the Star Wars brand overall. …

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Cayo Perico Motor Wars: New Mode with 4X Rewards for GTA+ Members – Rockstar Games

Cayo Perico Motor Wars: New Mode with 4X Rewards for GTA+ Members – Rockstar Games

Cayo Perico Motor Wars: New Mode with 4X Rewards for GTA+ Members  Rockstar Games GTA Online Content Event Week July 24th-30th  RockstarINTEL Solve Dilemmas for Mr. Faber’s Clients and Get Double Rewards  Rockstar Games Cayo Perico Turns Into a Battle Royale Warzone in GTA Online  GTA BOOM ‘GTA Online’ Sees New Summer Version of “Motor Wars”, 4X Payout for GTA+ Members  XboxEra Source link

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Ubisoft CEO Blames Struggles On ‘Choppy’ Star Wars Universe

Ubisoft CEO Blames Struggles On ‘Choppy’ Star Wars Universe

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot’s has made some comments on the sales issues of Star Wars Outlaws. The big boss claims that Outlaws’ middling performance last year was, in large part, because the whole Star Wars franchise was in “choppy waters.” Star Wars Outlaws Lost Me With Its Story Trailer Guillemot was at a recent shareholders Q&A, addressing complaints that last …

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How Unreal Engine Is Changing Star Wars, Theme Parks, and the Future of Movies

How Unreal Engine Is Changing Star Wars, Theme Parks, and the Future of Movies

Unreal Engine is probably the most well-known video game tool set in the world. Its fifth iteration is the system that forms the foundation of Fortnite and dozens of other games, including Black Myth: Wukong, the Oblivion remaster, and the upcoming Witcher 4. But did you know that Unreal Engine is used for more than just making video games? The …

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