Apple reported solid revenue growth in the past quarter, and investors are worried about the additional borrowing set out in UK chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget. The US warned that North Korean troops are expected to enter combat alongside Russia’s army in the coming days, and Spain is set to become the world’s fastest-growing major advanced economy this year.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Apple’s revenue beats Wall Street expectations on higher iPhone sales
UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year after Budget
Ukraine and US warn Kyiv’s troops could face North Korean forces ‘in days’
Spanish growth soars as Eurozone stumbles
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