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Why Airbnb Stock Popped Today

The home rental platform is "back in growth mode," according to CEO Brian Chesky.

  • Airbnb stock rose 11% after reporting 19% revenue growth in Q3
  • CEO Brian Chesky credited app redesign and incremental improvements for growth
  • Company announced $12 billion stock buyback and raised revenue growth target

Kenya’s 7.3% inflation rate: Why rural households are missing from the price picture

Kenya’s October inflation rate of 7.3 per cent is presented as a national indicator of the rising cost of living. But behind that headline is a detail that deserves closer scrutiny: the prices used to…

  • Kenya's October 2026 inflation rate is 7.3%, but rural households are excluded from the CPI.
  • Consumer Price Index data comes from urban retail outlets in 50 zones, with 14 in Nairobi.
  • Rural families face different costs and transportation expenses compared to urban areas.

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