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ECB holds interest rates as rising energy costs complicate inflation outlook
The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2.5%, citing higher energy costs but broadly stable underlying inflation.
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Hong Kong puts AI-agent identity and accountability on its finance agenda
Project SAGE will examine financial AI agents, with work on delegated authority, interoperability and consumer protection.
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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd plan Suez return for India–Europe service
The ME1 routing change announced November 2 has initial departures listed for November 4 and 13, subject to regional stability.
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Estée Lauder raises annual outlook after stronger September quarter
The beauty group lifted fiscal 2027 sales and adjusted-profit forecasts while reporting 7% quarterly net-sales growth.
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OPEC+ keeps December targets steady, with next review on November 29
Seven producers retain September production requirements for December; output targets remain distinct from barrels actually reaching buyers.
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South Korea’s October exports jump as chip demand reshapes trade
New figures released November 1 show $115.28 billion in exports, with semiconductors accounting for nearly half the total.
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Microsoft reports $92.3 billion in quarterly revenue as cloud business expands
Microsoft reported 19% revenue growth for its September quarter, with cloud sales rising faster as AI infrastructure spending continued.
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UNESCO and Sofitel Legend outline heritage travel partnership starting in Hanoi
A three-year collaboration will connect hotel guests with local crafts and cultural sites, with Hanoi serving as the pilot destination.
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