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China Economy News 20 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

LONGi stock hits limit-up in China solar surge; Musk’s Davos solar talk puts Monday in play

LONGi stock hits limit-up in China solar surge; Musk’s Davos solar talk puts Monday in play

LONGi Green Energy’s Shanghai A-shares surged 10.01% to 19.35 yuan, hitting the daily limit on strong volume ahead of Monday’s open. The rally follows renewed interest in “space solar” after Elon Musk’s Davos comments, despite LONGi forecasting a 2025 net loss of up to 6.5 billion yuan. The sector continues to face low prices, oversupply, and rising costs. Traders await Monday’s auction to gauge momentum.
26 January 2026
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Cambricon stock heads into Monday: what to watch after a Friday dip in China’s AI chip bellwether

Cambricon stock heads into Monday: what to watch after a Friday dip in China’s AI chip bellwether

Cambricon Technologies shares closed down 1.33% at 1,334.99 yuan ahead of Monday’s open in Shanghai. Investors are focused on the company’s March 13 earnings report and the April 16 lock-up expiration, which will release 3.33 million shares. The stock has dropped about 6% since last week but remains well above last year’s levels. Broker targets average 1,572 yuan, reflecting mixed sentiment.
25 January 2026
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China Construction Bank Class A stock in focus after REITs filing; what to watch next week

China Construction Bank Class A stock in focus after REITs filing; what to watch next week

China Construction Bank’s Shanghai-listed A shares closed down 0.46% at 8.65 yuan Friday after the bank ended a review of its public rental-housing REIT application. The lender said the move would not affect operations. The decision comes as the People’s Bank of China injected 700 billion yuan in liquidity through a medium-term lending facility. Other major state banks also fell despite a rise in the Shanghai Composite.
24 January 2026
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Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock ends lower at 6.75 yuan — what to watch before Monday

Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock ends lower at 6.75 yuan — what to watch before Monday

Agricultural Bank of China’s A-shares closed Friday at 6.75 yuan, down 0.88%, with 395.97 million shares traded. BofA Global Research reported a record $49.2 billion outflow from Chinese equity funds last week. Foreign direct investment in China fell 9.5% in 2025 to 747.7 billion yuan. Investors await China’s PMI data Jan. 31 and the U.S. Fed decision Jan. 28.
24 January 2026
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ICBC (601398) A-share price slips to 7.21 yuan — what China bank investors watch next week

ICBC (601398) A-share price slips to 7.21 yuan — what China bank investors watch next week

ICBC A-shares fell 0.8% to 7.21 yuan Friday, underperforming the Shanghai Composite’s 0.33% gain. Trading volume reached about 377 million shares. China kept benchmark lending rates steady for the eighth month, while Beijing issued 93.6 billion yuan in special bonds for equipment upgrades. Markets reopen Monday with focus on January factory data.
24 January 2026
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Alibaba stock slips despite Nvidia H200 headline as traders size up China approval risk

Alibaba stock slips despite Nvidia H200 headline as traders size up China approval risk

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.2% to $173.23 Friday after reports that Chinese regulators gave “in-principle” approval for tech firms to prepare Nvidia H200 AI chip orders. Uncertainty remains over official policy, with no formal quota set and the H200 still barred at customs. Trading volume reached 13.1 million shares. Investors await guidance from regulators or the company.
24 January 2026
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BHP stock price faces a two-front test: China iron ore ban and Chile copper roadblocks

BHP stock price faces a two-front test: China iron ore ban and Chile copper roadblocks

BHP diverted Jimblebar Blend Fines iron ore shipments to Malaysia and Vietnam after China’s state buyer told mills not to purchase the product during 2026 contract talks, Reuters reported. Port stocks jumped to 8.1 million tons by Jan. 13, up 360% since September. BHP shares rose 0.7% in Sydney to A$48.43. Striking contract workers blocked access to BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile for a fourth day.
24 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps 4% in China, lifting Albemarle and lithium stocks before the Wall Street open

Lithium price jumps 4% in China, lifting Albemarle and lithium stocks before the Wall Street open

Battery-grade lithium carbonate in China jumped 3.95% to 171,000 yuan per metric ton Friday, fueling gains in lithium stocks before the U.S. market opened. Albemarle rose 4.6% in premarket trading, Lithium Americas surged 7.9%, and SQM gained 2.5%. Futures volatility led the Guangzhou Futures Exchange to raise its daily trading limit to 11%. Physical lithium offers ranged from 168,000 to 174,000 yuan per ton.
23 January 2026
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Lithium price jumps again as China spot hits 164,500 yuan; Albemarle in focus before U.S. open

Lithium price jumps again as China spot hits 164,500 yuan; Albemarle in focus before U.S. open

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate price rose 3.8% to 164,500 yuan per ton on Thursday, extending its rebound. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange widened daily trading limits after repeated volatility. Albemarle shares gained 4.3% in U.S. trading Wednesday, while lithium ETF prices also climbed. Beijing will cut battery export VAT rebates from April, prompting expectations of increased near-term demand.
22 January 2026
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BHP share price rebounds after China iron ore talks, potash cost jump rattles investors

BHP share price rebounds after China iron ore talks, potash cost jump rattles investors

BHP shares closed up 1.47% at A$48.48, rebounding after Tuesday’s drop. The company warned of price concessions in ongoing iron ore supply talks with China and raised its Jansen potash project cost estimate to $8.4 billion. Copper prices rose 32% year-on-year, and iron ore edged up 4%. Investors await BHP’s half-year results on Feb. 17.
21 January 2026
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Nvidia stock slips in premarket as China H200 uncertainty grows, traders eye Feb. 25 results

Nvidia stock slips in premarket as China H200 uncertainty grows, traders eye Feb. 25 results

Nvidia shares fell about 2.6% in premarket trading to $181.35 after supplier Inventec warned of delays for the H200 AI chip in China, despite U.S. export approval. The drop tracked broader tech declines as U.S. stock futures slid on tariff threats tied to a Greenland dispute. Chinese customs reportedly halted H200 imports, raising uncertainty over Nvidia’s revenue outlook. Investors await Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings for updates on China demand.
20 January 2026
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OmniVision Class A stock price edges higher as China holds rates and reins in “flash boys” trading

OmniVision Class A stock price edges higher as China holds rates and reins in “flash boys” trading

OmniVision Integrated Circuits Group Class A shares edged up 0.2% to 129.19 yuan in Shanghai morning trading Tuesday, with a tight intraday range. China’s central bank held its loan prime rates steady, while regulators ordered brokers to remove client servers from exchange data centers to curb speculation. Investors await OmniVision’s annual report and further policy signals.
20 January 2026
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Moore Threads stock price in focus as China’s trading curbs and rate fix loom

Moore Threads stock price in focus as China’s trading curbs and rate fix loom

Moore Threads shares closed down 2.08% at 633.30 yuan ahead of Tuesday’s Shanghai open, well below last year’s high. Mainland exchanges raised margin requirements to 100% on Jan. 19, tightening speculative trading. China’s central bank boosted tech lending by 400 billion yuan last week but left broad policy rates unchanged. The loan prime rate is expected to hold steady at 9:15 a.m. local time.
20 January 2026
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Foxconn Industrial Internet stock slides 3.3% as China targets “flash boys” — what to watch next

Foxconn Industrial Internet stock slides 3.3% as China targets “flash boys” — what to watch next

Foxconn Industrial Internet’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 3.33% to 60.90 yuan Monday, underperforming the broader market as regulators tightened controls on speculative trading and leverage. China’s securities regulator ordered brokers to remove client-dedicated servers from exchange-run data centers, curbing high-frequency trading. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.29%. Foxconn’s next earnings report is scheduled for March 10.
20 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

7 February 2026
Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.
IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

IHC stock price holds near 400 dirhams after Abu Dhabi group flags phishing emails

7 February 2026
International Holding Company PJSC warned investors of phishing scams using its name and logo, according to an ADX disclosure. IHC shares closed flat at 399.60 dirhams on Friday, trading in a narrow range with 237,109 shares changing hands. UAE equities ended the week slightly higher as traders watched Iran-U.S. talks and oil prices.
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