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China Economy News 26 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A-share (601288) price: what to watch after weak China PMI

Agricultural Bank of China A shares closed at 6.72 yuan in Shanghai Friday, down 0.88%. The bank announced Zhang Hongwu’s appointment as non-executive director after regulatory approval. January’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3, signaling contraction and weighing on investor sentiment. Trading resumes Monday amid renewed speculation over policy easing.
31 January 2026
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ICBC A-shares dip into weekend as China PMI turns red — what traders watch next week

ICBC A-shares dip into weekend as China PMI turns red — what traders watch next week

ICBC’s Shanghai-listed shares closed down 0.14% at 7.25 yuan on Friday after China’s official factory PMI fell to 49.3 in January. Peers were mixed, with CCB and AgBank also lower. Investors await private-sector PMI data on Feb. 2 and possible policy moves. Bloomberg reported Beijing may issue 200 billion yuan in special bonds to recapitalize major insurers.
31 January 2026
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Lithium price drops 4.5% in China as January rally cools; miners slide premarket

Lithium price drops 4.5% in China as January rally cools; miners slide premarket

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate fell 4.46% to 160,500 yuan a tonne on Friday, reversing some earlier gains. U.S.-listed lithium miners Albemarle, SQM, and Lithium Americas dropped in premarket trading. Guangzhou lithium futures slipped to about 148,200 yuan a tonne. The London Metal Exchange reported lithium hydroxide at $19,900 a tonne, down 1%.
30 January 2026
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Lithium price slips again in China as futures churn, February buying in focus

Lithium price slips again in China as futures churn, February buying in focus

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate price fell 2.33% to 168,000 yuan ($21,340) per ton Thursday, according to SMM. The most-traded futures contract fluctuated between 158,800 and 173,900 yuan, with open interest down by 8,638 lots. Upstream, the SMM spodumene concentrate index slipped 1% to $2,168 a ton CIF China. Traders are watching January PMI data and February production plans ahead of the Lunar New Year.
29 January 2026
Lithium price slips in China as Albemarle, SQM stocks edge up premarket — what to watch next

Lithium price slips in China as Albemarle, SQM stocks edge up premarket — what to watch next

Albemarle rose 2.4% and Lithium Americas jumped 4.9% in U.S. premarket trading, while China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate price slipped 500 yuan to 172,000 yuan per ton. Chile’s SQM finalized its merger with Codelco’s lithium unit after a Supreme Court ruling. Sigma Lithium sold 100,000 metric tons of ore and is restarting its mine this month.
28 January 2026
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Suzhou Maxwell stock price: 300751.SZ in focus after a 20% limit-up on China’s “space photovoltaics” trade

Suzhou Maxwell stock price: 300751.SZ in focus after a 20% limit-up on China’s “space photovoltaics” trade

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies surged 20% to 324.36 yuan Friday, hitting the daily limit on Shenzhen’s ChiNext board amid renewed interest in “space photovoltaics” after Elon Musk’s Davos remarks. Turnover reached 26.02 billion yuan. A shareholder selling window opens Jan. 29, with plans to offload up to 1.94% of shares. Traders are watching Monday’s open for further moves.
26 January 2026
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ESWIN Material (688783) stock: China’s wafer maker back in focus before Shanghai opens

ESWIN Material (688783) stock: China’s wafer maker back in focus before Shanghai opens

Xi'an ESWIN Material Technology closed at 26.66 yuan Friday, up 1.18%, ahead of its first full-year results as a public company. The firm projected 2025 revenue of 2.65 billion yuan but expects a net loss of 738 million yuan, citing high fixed costs and slow order growth. ESWIN’s audited annual report is due April 21, with a 20.56 million share lock-up expiring April 28.
26 January 2026
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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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Stock Market Today

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

AT&T stock price: T slips after $6.5B bond sale as payrolls, CPI loom next week

7 February 2026
AT&T shares closed down 0.7% at $27.13 on Friday, underperforming the S&P 500’s 1.97% gain. The company completed a $6.5 billion global notes sale this week, with maturities from 2031 to 2056 and coupons between 4.4% and 6%. Investors await delayed U.S. jobs and inflation data, along with T-Mobile’s upcoming earnings update.
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