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China Economy 19 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

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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China Mobile Limited Class A stock price: 600941 steady at 96.5 yuan as China rate call nears

China Mobile Limited Class A stock price: 600941 steady at 96.5 yuan as China rate call nears

China Mobile Class A closed up 0.23% at 96.50 yuan in Shanghai on Monday, trading near a 12-month low. New GDP data showed China’s economy grew 4.5% in Q4, down from 4.8% in Q3. Traders focused on Tuesday’s loan prime rate decision, with most expecting no change. Regulators tightened rules on margin trading and high-frequency trading starting Jan. 19.
19 January 2026
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Bank of China Limited Class A (601988) share price: the China rate call investors watch today

Bank of China Limited Class A (601988) share price: the China rate call investors watch today

Bank of China A shares fell 0.7% to 5.36 yuan Monday ahead of China’s monthly loan prime rate announcement, which a Reuters poll expects to remain unchanged. Mainland financial stocks dipped as official data showed Q4 economic growth slowing to 4.5%. New home prices dropped 0.4% in December. Regulators ordered brokerages to remove client servers from exchange data centers to curb high-frequency trading.
19 January 2026
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China Construction Bank Corporation Class A stock price in focus ahead of China loan-rate call

China Construction Bank Corporation Class A stock price in focus ahead of China loan-rate call

China Construction Bank’s Shanghai shares slipped 0.1% to 8.94 yuan Monday, ahead of China’s loan prime rate decision expected to hold steady for an eighth month. Other major state banks also fell. New home prices dropped 0.4% in December, deepening property market concerns. Analysts warn weak demand and margin pressure may persist even if rates are cut.
19 January 2026
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  • S&P/TSX composite rises as U.S. tech earnings boost markets
    April 30, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 645.94 points to 33,964.33 on Thursday, driven by strong earnings from major U.S. tech firms. Alphabet's 10% rally followed a profit nearly double analysts' expectations, highlighting AI investment as a key growth driver. U.S. stock markets also advanced, with the Dow up 790.33 points and the Nasdaq rising 219.07 points. Investor optimism grows amid steady central bank rates in Canada and the U.S., despite ongoing Middle East tensions affecting oil trade routes and prices. Crude oil dipped slightly to around $105 per barrel, with demand concerns above $110. The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly to 73.40 cents US. Analysts note AI spending by tech giants now exceeds $700 billion, signaling a significant tech growth cycle.

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Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

Sandisk Stock Falls After Blowout Q3 Earnings as AI Storage Rally Hits a High Bar

1 May 2026
Sandisk shares dropped about 6% in after-hours trading Thursday despite reporting fiscal Q3 revenue of $5.95 billion, up 251% from a year earlier, and net income of $3.62 billion. The company announced a $6 billion buyback and forecast Q4 revenue of up to $8.25 billion. Gross margin rose to 78.4%. Shares had closed at $1,096.51 before slipping to about $1,030.
Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

1 May 2026
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

Nvidia Stock Falls as Google and Amazon AI Chip Push Tests the AI Trade

30 April 2026
Nvidia shares dropped 4.6% to $199.57 Thursday as investors reacted to Alphabet and Amazon expanding sales of their own AI chips. Alphabet reported Google Cloud revenue up 63% and began selling TPU chips directly to customers. AMD and Broadcom shares rose 5.1% and 3.0%, respectively. Amazon said its Trainium chip line secured $225 billion in revenue commitments.
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