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• Major luxury brands struggled in China in the first half of the year. There's little relief in sight.
• China's luxury market could face its worst quarter in four years, amid aggressive stimulus measures.
• Industry bellwether LVMH reports results on Tuesday.

Luxury brand investors are bracing to

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• Julie Su is in Seattle to mediate Boeing worker strike to resume negotiations.
• Boeing's strike began after workers rejected a 25% pay raise, demanding 40% and other benefits instead.
• Boeing's financial woes include job cuts, plane delays, and potential credit downgrades.

Boeing's worker strike

• China's export growth slowed in September, raising concerns about future economic stability.
• The slowdown is attributed to weakening external demand and logistical disruptions.
• China may delay further economic stimulus ahead of the US election, anticipating potential tariffs.

China's

• Munich-based startup OroraTech has secured a $27 million Series B funding round.
• The startup uses AI and thermal data to predict and monitor wildfire risks globally.
• Check out the 10-slide pitch deck OroraTech used to secure the fresh capital.

Munich-based OroraTech has secured $27 million in Series B funding.

The startup provides thermal data and insights to

• A new VTOL drone designed to fly at six tons was just completed in China, per a local report.
• The Lanying R6000 is meant to take up to 10 passengers, fly up to 2,400 miles, and reach 340 mph.
• Its developer has secured military