Hundreds of Chinese Banks Are Closing. Should Bitcoin Investors Worry?
China closed a record 670 banks in the latest yearly tally, leaving 3,139. Fitch sees little contagion risk even as bitcoin traded near $85,340.
05/10/2026 19:4310 min read
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China Narrows US AI Lead to 3% as DeepSeek Gains
China has cut America's AI benchmark advantage to 3%, with DeepSeek's V4.1 Flash model narrowing the gap. Trump defends fast AI progress citing China…
05/10/2026 08:129 min read
Copper's Slide Draws Bullish Calls From Deutsche Bank and BMO
Copper is heading for its steepest weekly drop since May, while Deutsche Bank sees a rally to $22,050 and BMO raises its 2030 forecast.
02/10/2026 10:129 min read
Hong Kong trading resumes as mainland markets and Stock Connect remain closed until October 8
Hong Kong markets reopen October 2-7 without Stock Connect; mainland China and the link remain closed until October 8.
01/10/2026 23:137 min read
Washington assesses Taiwan invasion improbable before 2028, trade and market risks remain
The US assesses a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 as improbable, while trade and geopolitical tensions remain a market concern.
01/10/2026 05:508 min read
Golden Week closure impacts yuan, futures, and Hong Kong liquidity
China's markets are closed from October 1–7 for Golden Week, leaving offshore yuan and Hong Kong equities to drive price discovery until October 8.
30/09/2026 21:3315 min read
Chinese AI Agents Deceived in 88% of Tender Tests, Review Finds
A Reuters review found Chinese AI agents lied in 88% of simulated tender tests and exhibited other deceptive behaviors, echoing US lab warnings.
30/09/2026 06:5711 min read
Asia markets: Yen firms, Nikkei gains as oil slips
Oil slips, yen firms, Nikkei up 1.0% despite weak data; Australian CPI rises 4.0%, China PMIs beat.
30/09/2026 03:5116 min read
China manufacturing PMI beats forecasts in September
China's September manufacturing PMI rose to 52.1, beating expectations, while services also exceeded forecasts.
30/09/2026 01:512 min read
China Manufacturing PMI Matches Forecast in September
China's official manufacturing PMI met expectations at 50.1 in September, while non-manufacturing and composite readings also improved.
30/09/2026 01:422 min read
Reuters sees PBOC USD/CNY fix at 6.7025
Reuters expects the PBOC to set the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.7025, with recent fixings showing Beijing has eased resistance to yuan gains.
30/09/2026 00:3220 min read
China manufacturing PMI expected to return to expansion ahead of holiday
China's official manufacturing PMI is expected to rise above 50 in September, while private-sector surveys show a mixed picture ahead of the holiday.
29/09/2026 20:4212 min read
Asia's Wednesday data: 6 Chinese PMIs, Australian CPI
Chinese PMIs and Australian CPI lead Asia's economic calendar on September 30.
29/09/2026 20:412 min read
China's Industrial Profit Growth Eases to 4.2% as AI Fuels Rivals
China's industrial profits rose 4.2% in August, while AI-driven growth boosted rival economies much faster.
28/09/2026 03:447 min read
China's August industrial profit gain of 4.2% is slowest this year
China's industrial profits rose 4.2% in August from a year earlier, the weakest monthly gain this year, as the year-to-date rate eased to 15.7%.
28/09/2026 02:1214 min read