CNBC Daily Open: China shuts down record 670 banks, new worries over oil and AI

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What happened

Beijing shuts down a quarter of its banks in order to shore up its financial system, while worries persist over oil and AI.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:12:40 UTC.

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