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NIO stock drops again as EU tariff rethink and China sales slowdown hit sentiment

NIO stock drops again as EU tariff rethink and China sales slowdown hit sentiment

Nio shares fell 1.6% to $4.61 in New York late Wednesday morning as the EU revived a “minimum price” tariff option for Chinese EVs. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers forecast vehicle sales growth will slow to 1% in 2026. Nio said it will continue its European expansion despite new trade conditions. EU tariffs on Chinese EVs can reach up to 35.3%.
14 January 2026
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PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high as China lithium surges — what investors watch next

PLS Group stock hits a 52-week high as China lithium surges — what investors watch next

PLS Group Limited shares rose 1.9% to A$4.86, nearing a 52-week high and valuing the company at about A$15.7 billion. The move followed a 7.2% jump in Chinese lithium carbonate futures after China announced plans to cut VAT export rebates on battery products. Investors are watching if the rally leads to sustained demand or a short-term spike. PLS will release its December-quarter report on Jan. 30.
13 January 2026
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Lithium prices spike 9% in China on tax-rebate shift, pushing SQM stock up before the bell

Lithium prices spike 9% in China on tax-rebate shift, pushing SQM stock up before the bell

Lithium prices in China jumped to a two-year high after Beijing cut export VAT rebates on batteries, sending the main futures contract up 9% to 156,060 yuan per ton. SQM rose 0.5% in U.S. premarket trading, while Albemarle gained and Lithium Americas fell. Chinese battery makers dropped, but upstream lithium producers advanced. SQM finalized a framework deal with Codelco, pending a Supreme Court ruling.
12 January 2026
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PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) stock climbs as China lithium prices hit limit-up — what to watch next

PLS Group shares rose 2.6% to A$4.77 Monday, tracking a sharp jump in China’s lithium carbonate prices, which climbed about 12,000 yuan to 148,000–156,000 yuan per ton. Liontown and Mineral Resources also advanced on the ASX. PLS will release its quarterly update in late January. Australia announced a A$1.2 billion critical minerals reserve, excluding lithium.
12 January 2026
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Fortescue share price drops as iron ore traders look to China data, quarterly update next

Fortescue share price drops as iron ore traders look to China data, quarterly update next

Fortescue shares fell 1.4% to A$22.40, underperforming the broader market as heavyweight miners dragged the index despite gains in energy and gold stocks. Company filings showed 272,520 new employee performance rights issued and 1,309 lapsed in December. About 4.7 million shares traded, up from Friday. Investors await Fortescue’s quarterly production report on Jan. 22.
12 January 2026
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China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) on watch: AI “infrastructure edge” talk meets China data week

China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) on watch: AI “infrastructure edge” talk meets China data week

China Mobile’s Class A shares closed flat at 100.12 yuan in Shanghai Monday. Weekend remarks from Chinese AI experts highlighted China’s edge in electricity and network infrastructure, drawing investor focus to telecom stocks. Key December trade and credit data are due later this week. China reported 4.83 million 5G base stations and 1.19 billion 5G users by November.
11 January 2026
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Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

Bank of China A shares face policy cross-currents as China inflation stirs easing talk

Bank of China’s A shares closed at 5.49 yuan on Friday, down 0.54% as investors weighed prospects for further policy easing. December inflation rose 0.8% year-on-year, while producer prices fell 1.9%. The Shanghai Composite gained 0.92%, but financial stocks lagged. Markets await this week’s trade data and key economic figures due Jan. 19.
11 January 2026
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China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

China Construction Bank Class A (601939) set for a test as PBOC liquidity, credit data loom

China Construction Bank’s A-shares in Shanghai closed Friday down 0.33% at 9.06 yuan ahead of key China macro data due next week. Traders are watching if recent central bank liquidity moves, including a 1.1 trillion yuan reverse repo, will translate into stronger lending. Investor focus has shifted from company news to broader policy signals. Trading resumes Monday.
11 January 2026
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China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile Limited Class A stock (600941) holds at 100 yuan as China inflation heats up, loan data looms

China Mobile’s Class A shares closed flat at 100.12 yuan Friday, underperforming the Shanghai Composite’s 0.92% rise. December’s consumer price index rose 0.8% year-on-year, while producer prices fell 1.9%. Investors await mid-January credit and trade data, with December new yuan loans expected to reach 800 billion yuan. China Mobile’s 14-day RSI hovered near 29, signaling oversold conditions.
10 January 2026
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China Construction Bank Class A stock dips — inflation and Vanke debt talk keep lenders on edge

China Construction Bank Class A stock dips — inflation and Vanke debt talk keep lenders on edge

China Construction Bank’s Class A shares closed down 0.33% at 9.06 yuan in Shanghai Friday, trimming the weekly loss to about 2%. Trading volume reached 92.6 million shares. New inflation data showed December CPI up 0.8% year-on-year, while PPI fell 1.9%. Reports of China Vanke working on a debt restructuring plan renewed concerns over property sector risks for banks.
10 January 2026
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Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

Alibaba stock slides as China probes food-delivery price war; BABA investors eye Feb. 19 earnings

Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares fell 2.3% to $150.96 on Friday after China announced a probe into competition among food-delivery platforms, including Alibaba. The drop followed a 5.7% gain the previous day. Traders cited regulatory scrutiny and AI chip supply updates as key factors. Alibaba’s next earnings report is scheduled for Feb. 19.
10 January 2026
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ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

ICBC Class A stock ticks up as China demand-boost package puts banks back in focus

ICBC Class A shares closed up 0.26% at 7.71 yuan Friday in Shanghai, while Bank of China’s A-shares slipped 0.54%. Beijing signaled new fiscal and financial measures to boost domestic demand, focusing on consumer borrowing. China’s December CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year; producer prices fell 1.9%. Investors await upcoming credit data and policy details.
10 January 2026
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Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock (601288) slips again as China credit data looms

Agricultural Bank of China Class A stock (601288) slips again as China credit data looms

Agricultural Bank of China’s Class A shares fell 0.4% to 7.41 yuan on Jan. 9, marking a fifth consecutive decline. Beijing announced new fiscal and financial policies to boost domestic demand, including expanded loan and interest subsidies. Investors await December credit and trade data for signs of growth and bank risk. The Shanghai Composite closed up 0.92% at 4,120.43, its highest since 2015.
10 January 2026
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  • Crude Oil Surge Boosts Ethanol and Sugar Prices Amid Production Shifts
    May 21, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT. Crude oil prices rose over 2%, driving gains in ethanol and sugar markets. July New York sugar futures climbed 0.95%, supported by strong crude oil. Higher oil values encourage sugarcane mills to produce more ethanol, reducing sugar output. The International Sugar Organization forecasts a record 182 million metric tons (MMT) sugar crop for 2025/26 but anticipates a drop to 180 MMT in 2026/27, with a potential deficit due to El Niño impacts on key producers like India and Thailand. Brazil's sugar production estimates are lowering amid increased ethanol focus, with Citigroup projecting 39.5 MMT for 2026/27, below official numbers. India's export ban and production shifts contribute to tightening supplies. Market watchers also highlight significant export growth from Thailand, adding complexity to price dynamics.

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