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South Korea is in mourning following Halloween nightmare

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Shocked family members have collected bodies, as parents search for children in Seoul

A country is seeking answers after at least 153 people were crushed to death when a crowd in South Korea surged in an alleyway during Halloween festivities.

Residents lay flowers and searched for missing loved ones, after the Halloween stampede, which took place in a packed nightlife area.

A huge crowd celebrating in the popular Itaewon district surged into an alley on Saturday night. Emergency services remain on high-alert, adding the death toll could rise.

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the site of a stampede after declaring a period of national mourning on Sunday.

He expressed condolences to the victims, most of whom were in their 20s.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol walks at the scene.

It was the first Halloween event in Seoul in three years to be virtually free of Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing.

Many of the partygoers were wearing masks and Halloween costumes.

“There were so many people… and I had to turn around and I told the crowd you can’t come this way, people are dying, because I already knew how bad it was, and people were being so rude. And I had to tell them you cannot come this way… and it took so long for emergency services to arrive,” said Nathan Taverniti, who witnessed the stampede:

Community centres have become makeshift facilities for missing persons. Meanwhile, families and friends are desperately seeking word of loved ones.

South Korea’s Interior Ministry said at least 90 per cent of the victims had been identified.

Delays are expected to identify some foreign nationals and teenagers who did not yet have identification cards.

The disaster is the country’s deadliest since a 2014 ferry sinking that killed 304 people, where many high school students lost their lives.

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China faces economic slowdown amid Trump’s tariffs

China faces pressure to hit a 5% growth target amidst US tariffs, with analysts urging a 2 trillion yuan stimulus to mitigate trade war effects.

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China faces pressure to hit a 5% growth target amidst US tariffs, with analysts urging a 2 trillion yuan stimulus to mitigate trade war effects.


China is under pressure to meet its 5% growth target this year as US tariffs bite.

Analysts are calling for a major stimulus package—up to 2 trillion yuan—to combat trade war fallout.

This episode explores what measures Beijing may take, and whether Chinese consumers can help steady the ship.

#ChinaEconomy #TrumpTariffs #GlobalTrade #Stimulus #ChineseGrowth #Beijing #ConsumerSpending #TickerNews

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Tariffs shake tech sector and US dollar stability

“Amid global tariffs and tech giants’ warnings, we explore economic stability and the US dollar’s role with insights from David Scutt and Australia’s resilient jobs report.”

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“Amid global tariffs and tech giants’ warnings, we explore economic stability and the US dollar’s role with insights from David Scutt and Australia’s resilient jobs report.”


As tariffs ripple through global markets, questions emerge about tech stability and the US dollar’s safe-haven status.

With giants like Nvidia and ASML raising red flags, are we looking at isolated concerns—or a broader systemic risk?

Plus, Australia’s jobs report shows resilience. We discuss with David Scutt from StoneX.

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Powell warns tariffs may slow US economy

Powell says US economy strong, but warns Trump’s tariffs may cause inflation and growth risks; impacts on Wall Street and investors dissected. #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #USEconomy #Tariffs #Inflation #StockMarket #TrumpTariffs #TickerNews

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Powell says US economy strong, but warns Trump’s tariffs may cause inflation and growth risks; impacts on Wall Street and investors dissected. #JeromePowell #FederalReserve #USEconomy #Tariffs #Inflation #StockMarket #TrumpTariffs #TickerNews


Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the US economy remains strong, but Trump’s tariffs may threaten growth.

Powell warns that these trade barriers could trigger higher inflation, slower growth, and financial market volatility.

We break down what Powell said and what it means for Wall Street and everyday investors.

#JeromePowell #FederalReserve #USEconomy #Tariffs #Inflation #StockMarket #TrumpTariffs #TickerNews

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