Global News You Need to Know Before Thursday's U.S. Stock Market Opens

The U.S. fourth quarter real GDP annualized quarter-on-quarter revision is 2.3%, in line with expectations, and the PCE price index has been revised up to 2.7%.
U.S. durable goods orders for January preliminary value is 3.1%, marking the largest increase since July 2024.
The U.S. initial claims data reports 242,000 people, the highest since the week of December 7, 2024.
White House officials: Trump will decide on tariff policy after the research report is released on April 1.
Japan's newborns hit a record low for the ninth consecutive year, with the total population experiencing the largest decline in history.
Report: Baidu will launch an upgraded AI model in mid-March.
Toyota's production has increased for the first time in a year, with domestic production in Japan surging by 22%.
Xiaomi new product launch: Xiaomi SU7 Ultra priced at 529,900 yuan, Xiaomi Phone 15 Ultra starting at 6,499 yuan.
Report: Apple's first foldable phone may be released in the second half of 2026.
BeiGene's revenue is expected to grow by 56.2% in 2024, with global R&D accelerating.
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