Global Inflation Rises, Cybersecurity Booms, & Big Earnings Wins!

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This week, on the economic front, India’s industrial production plunged to just 0.4%, marking a 14-month low. At the same time, inflation pressures continue to re-emerge internationally: Eurozone inflation nudged up to 2.2%, slightly above the ECB’s target, while South Korea posted 2.4% inflation, its third straight month above the central bank’s comfort zone.

Meanwhile, the technology sector, France’s Mistral AI unveiled a new suite of models, including what it calls the “world’s best open-weight multimodal system,” signaling intensifying competition against OpenAI, Google, and DeepSeek. Nvidia-backed Luma AI announced a major London expansion, planning to hire nearly 200 employees as it scales advanced video-generation systems. And cybersecurity continues to accelerate as Zafran Security raised $60 million, leveraging AI to tackle the rapidly rising wave of global cyber threats.

In earnings, MongoDB beat revenue and profit expectations, driven by 30% growth in its Atlas cloud platform. American Eagle lifted its full-year outlook, anticipating strong holiday performance. And CrowdStrike posted record annual recurring revenue of $4.92 billion, underscoring its dominance as enterprises boost cybersecurity spending.🪙💼

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - December 3rd, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

1. India’s Industrial Growth Hits 14-Month Low 📉

   Industrial production grew just 0.4% in October, well below the previous month and economists’ expectations. Analysts say the slowdown contrasts with improving consumer demand after September’s GST cut. Read More

2. Eurozone Inflation Edges Up to 2.2% 🇪🇺🔥

   November’s inflation slightly exceeded forecasts, landing just above the ECB’s 2% target, suggesting policymakers may maintain their cautious stance into early 2026. Read More

3. South Korea’s Inflation Holds Above Target for Third Month 🇰🇷📈

   Consumer prices rose 2.4% year-over-year, driven by food and services, reinforcing expectations that the BOK may delay rate cuts longer than anticipated. Read More

💻 Technology:

1. Mistral Releases New AI Models to Challenge Industry Giants 🤖✨

   The French startup launched a new suite featuring what it claims is the world’s best open-weight multimodal model, plus a lightweight version optimized for robotics and edge devices. Read More

2. Luma AI Expands to London With 200 New Roles 🎥🇬🇧

   The Nvidia-backed startup will add engineers and researchers as it builds a major U.K. hub, 40% of its future global workforce, doubling down on advanced video generation. Read More 

3. Spy-Turned-Founder Raises $60M for Cybersecurity Startup 🕵️‍♀️🔐

   Zafran Security, led by former Iranian spy Sanaz Yashar, secured fresh funding to scale its AI-driven threat-exposure platform amid increasing cyberattack frequency. Read More

💹Earnings:

1. MongoDB Crushes Earnings Expectations 💽🚀

   Adjusted EPS hit $1.32 versus the expected $0.80, while revenue grew 19% thanks to strong 30% growth in its Atlas cloud platform, now 75% of total revenue. Read More

2. American Eagle Lifts Forecast on Strong Holiday Trends 👕📈

   The retailer expects 8–9% comparable sales growth, far above estimates, and raised full-year operating income guidance by over $40 million. Read More

3. CrowdStrike Posts Record ARR and Strong Revenue Growth 🛡️🔥

   ARR jumped 23% to $4.92B, while revenue surged to $1.23B. Non-GAAP operating income hit a record, showcasing expanding demand for AI-powered cybersecurity. Read More

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