China paused plans for a dramatic expansion of its rare-earths export controls, offering relief to global buyers after a tumultuous year and handing major economies more time to counter Beijing’s grip on the industry.

Stellantis NV said that it expects one-time charges in the second half of the year as political, economic and regulatory pressures force the automaker into making strategic changes.

France’s economy unexpectedly grew at the fastest pace since 2023, allaying concerns it would lose momentum due to a fresh bout of political turmoil.

Copper retreated from the previous session’s record high after US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping concluded pivotal trade talks.

Beijing pledged to work with Washington to resolve the fate of TikTok’s US business, stopping short of saying it’s agreed to a deal touted by President Donald Trump to spin off ByteDance Ltd.’s crown jewel.

Carlsberg A/S beer volumes fell more than expected in the third quarter as consumer sentiment in a number of key markets remains subdued.