Stellantis NV dipped to a three-month low amid growing concerns about car demand in a subdued global economy and disappointing sales in Europe during the first quarter.

Taliban’s top diplomat will travel to Pakistan later this week to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang that could include extending a Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan.

For decades, Europe’s commodity traders have avoided being regulated on par with other financial firms. A new proposal currently working its way through the European Union legislative system could change that.

Qantas Airways Ltd.’s premium lounge at Hong Kong airport reopened Wednesday after a three-year closure, a further sign the city is gradually returning as an international travel hub after the pandemic.

HSBC Holdings Plc Chairman Mark Tucker held discussions with key shareholders in recent weeks as the Asia-focused lender pushes back against repeated calls from its biggest investor Ping An Insurance Co. to restructure.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said that it’s premature to bet on a pivot in monetary policy even with price pressures easing, because inflation remains above the central bank’s goal.