Industrial production in the eurozone rebounded stongly in August, growing 1% from the month before (WSJ)
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.1% in September. (WSJ)
The number of Americans filing for new unemployment benefits rose by 7,000 last week. (WSJ)
Germany slashed its economic growth forecast for this year from 2.3% to 1.8%. (WSJ)
Canada unveiled new quotas and tariffs aimed at thwarting the dumping of certain steel products. (WSJ)
Economists don’t expect the new North American trade agreement boost economic growth or manufacturing employment. (WSJ)
The U.S. is tightening controls on nuclear technology exports to China. (WSJ)
The U.S. charged an alleged Chinese intelligence operative with conspiring to steal trade secrets from GE Aviation and other companies. (WSJ)
Third-quarter sales rose at the three largest personal-computer makers despite production constraints at chip-maker Intel Corp.. (WSJ)
Delta Air Lines third-quarter cargo revenue jumped 19%, helping the airline to a 13% net profit gain. (WSJ)
Amazon launched a twice daily Boeing Co. 767-300 freighter service through Miami. (Air Cargo News)
Growth in Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s pharmacy business helped offset weakness in other merchandise. (WSJ)
L Brands Inc. is looking to shed its La Senza lingerie brand. (WSJ)
U.K. officials are reviewing a pact that would allow American Airlines Group Inc. and European carriers to coordinate schedules and pricing. (WSJ)
Beijing is considering joining a multi-nation trade agreement led by Japan. (Asia Times)
Hong Kong is looking to develop maritime services industries as it loses cargo volume to other ports. (South China Morning Post)
China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding formed a joint venture with two major Japanese shipbuilders. (Seatrade Maritime)
Logistics provider Geodis is looking for an acquisition worth up to $2.3 billion and based outside its home France market. (The Loadstar)
Japanese logistics company Hitachi Transport System is taking a 20% stake in importer AIT. (Nikkei Asian Review)
Brazilian coffee exporters are having trouble finding space on container ships. (The Medi Telegraph)
The U.S. Transportation Department put out new guidance for automated vehicles. (Transportation Today)
Mondelez International Inc. has committed to making all of its packaging recyclable by 2025. (Industry Week)
A California farm run by autonomous robots claims 30 times better productivity than traditional farms. (The Guardian)
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