The shutdown meant no jobs report. Carlyle’s analysis shows it would have been pretty bad

Job seekers attend the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held in the Amerant Bank Arena on September 25, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Employment growth was essentially flat in September, according to data from investment giant Carlyle that seeks to fill in data gaps created by the government shutdown. The…

Starbucks China attracts bids valuing the coffee chain at up to $10 billion, sources say

Starbucks China has attracted offers for a potential stake sale, valuing the coffee chain at up to $10 billion, three people familiar with the deal process told CNBC. Almost 30 domestic and foreign private equity firms in China have submitted non-binding offers, the sources said, adding that proposals on the table value the business between…