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BBVA SA suggests the Chinese yuan could gain traction as a funding currency for carry trades if the Bank of Japan proceeds with additional interest-rate hikes, as widely anticipated.

European equities showed little movement as oil and bond markets stabilized, while Deutsche Telekom AG's shares rose following reports that Elliott Investment Management has taken a significant stake in the company.

The article notes Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a 'golden cross' technical signal, historically considered bullish but with mixed reliability in crypto markets.

Malaysia's central bank maintained its key interest rate unchanged while removing the phrase 'appropriate' from its monetary policy statement, signaling a shift in forward guidance despite ongoing modest inflation and rapid growth.

Crest Nicholson Holdings Plc has reversed its previous guidance for a modest profit and now expects to report a full-year loss.

Ghana's state-run cocoa exporter reported that cocoa output may decline by more than a third due to adverse weather and disease, which could exacerbate global supply constraints for cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate production.

The article highlights that investor caution over the summer has led to underpositioned markets, creating a scenario where gains could trigger further buying ('pain trade points up') despite ongoing volatility.

The article is a daily market spotlight program focused on the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, produced by Horizons and broadcast live from Dubai.

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

European natural gas prices stabilized as US President Donald Trump indicated military strikes in the Middle East would be short-lived, reducing immediate geopolitical risk premiums in energy markets.

ANZ Group Holdings forecasts that copper prices may reach a record high early next year, driven by a combination of US tariff concerns, supply challenges at mines, and resilient global demand.

CVC Capital Partners raised $10 billion for its largest-ever secondaries fund, dedicated to buying and selling private equity assets on the secondary market.