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At a G20 gathering, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng rejected claims that China deliberately pursues trade surpluses and affirmed that Beijing will not weaponize or devalue the yuan to boost exports.

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.

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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.

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China conducted a maritime survey of waters east of Taiwan in the past month, which is reported to heighten regional tensions and signal increased geopolitical pressure on Taiwan.

ByteDance, the private parent company of TikTok, secured a $30 billion loan to fund its artificial intelligence initiatives, signaling significant capital allocation toward AI development and infrastructure.

The Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis has driven a significant rally in shipping stocks, positioning the sector as a notable performer for 2026.

Meta Greater China creative chief Kitty Lun Kit-ying died after drowning in a Hong Kong pool, as confirmed by a source close to the investigation.

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WTI crude oil prices are reported to be steady above $89.50, attributed to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Hong Kong is launching its first cross-industry high-end exhibition, the Festival of Connoisseurs, in November to attract high-net-worth individuals and position the city as a global event capital.