- SpaceX’s fifth Starship test flight successfully caught the booster with its launch tower arms, a key step toward full reusability. The rocket traveled halfway around the world before landing in the Indian Ocean.
- ServiceNow, CoreWeave, and other companies announced plans to invest £6.3b ($8.2b ) in UK data centers to support AI infrastructure. UK PM Keir Starmer also vowed to cut regulatory red tape to stimulate investment. Meanwhile, tech leaders, including the founders of Stripe and Wise, called for a “tech renaissance” in Europe with the creation of “EU Inc” to promote startups and innovation.
- China’s exports grew 2.4% and imports 0.3% in September, both significantly below analyst expectations. Exports had been a rare bright spot in China’s economy, which continues to struggle with weak consumer spending and a real estate slump.
