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.

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.

The UK’s Office of Rail and Road has approved Virgin Trains’ access to Temple Mills International depot, according to a statement.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says semiconductor tariffs are not part of the trade deal between South Korea and US, in a post on X.