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China Economy 3 February 2026 - 10 February 2026

Hermès Shares Drop Nearly 10% as China Stalls and Growth Narrows
Lithium price today holds near 136,000 yuan as China buying slows; miners lean on floor deals

Lithium price today holds near 136,000 yuan as China buying slows; miners lean on floor deals

Spot lithium carbonate prices edged up in China on Tuesday. The SMM battery-grade index hit 134,406 yuan per metric ton, with battery-grade spot trades assessed between 132,000 and 140,000 yuan—an average of 136,000. Futures action was muted; the most-traded lithium carbonate contract barely moved. SMM described spot market activity as sluggish, citing thinner downstream demand and slower logistics.
10 February 2026
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China Mobile stock slides after Goldman Sachs downgrade as 5G build outlook cools

China Mobile stock slides after Goldman Sachs downgrade as 5G build outlook cools

China Mobile Ltd dropped 2.1% to HK$78.50 at Monday’s close, after Goldman Sachs pulled its rating to “Neutral” from “Buy” and slashed the target to HK$88—down from HK$105. The brokerage flagged signs of cooling in 5G telecoms services growth, noting its latest checks show new 5G base-station rollouts could slow to 540,000 in 2026 and 500,000 in 2027, which would be 8% and 7% lower, respectively, year-on-year.
9 February 2026
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Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

China’s central bank kept up its gold-buying streak for a 15th month in January, bringing reserves to 74.19 million fine troy ounces, worth $369.58 billion, according to official data out Saturday. The yellow metal last traded near $4,960 an ounce—after a wild spike to almost $5,600 in January, then a sharp drop to $4,403.24 on Monday. Despite a 3.75% dip in China’s gold consumption for 2025, down to 950 metric tons, the China Gold Association said purchases of bars and coins soared 35.14%, accounting for over half of demand.
7 February 2026
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Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

China’s benchmark lithium carbonate prices plunged on Thursday, with the SMM battery-grade index sliding 5.4% to 141,706 yuan per metric ton from Wednesday. The most-traded lithium carbonate futures contract hit its daily limit down — the maximum allowed drop in one session — before bouncing back. Spot sellers stayed cautious, while buyers took advantage of the dips, SMM reported.
5 February 2026
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