JP Morgan says Laopu Gold (06181.HK) Q2 sales slowdown looks cyclical not structural. Gross margin exceeded expectations and management has clearer plans to manage gold-price volatility. VIC initiatives and overseas expansion should raise medium-term growth visibility, while liquidity and dividends provide downside protection. JP Morgan still expects a gradual earnings recovery, forecasting Q3 and Q4 profit of about RMB800m and RMB1.2bn. Near-term sales remain dependent on gold prices; Mid-Autum

Sept. 8, Beijing — The APEC Energy Working Group held its 72nd meeting in Beijing. Wang Jianbo, vice administrator of the National Energy Administration, said China is hosting a series of APEC “China Year” energy events intended not as a unilateral showcase but as a multilateral dialogue platform for economies to share practices and learn from one another. He urged economies, in a spirit of seeking common ground while respecting differences, to candidly exchange views and build policy consensus to address adjustments in the global energy landscape and technology-driven shifts affecting Asia‑Pacific development.

Chile's central bank said it will take necessary measures to ensure expected inflation reaches 3% within two years.