SHA:601628.SS 1 February 2026

China Life Insurance A-shares (601628.SS) brace for Monday open after PMI slips below 50

China Life A-shares closed up 0.2% at 49.72 yuan in Shanghai on Friday. China’s official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in January, signaling contraction, while non-manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.4, its lowest since December 2022. Investors await the Caixin PMI and monitor reports of possible government bond support for major insurers.

1 February 2026

China Economy·SHA:601628.SS·Stock Market

3 Key Market Drivers to Watch Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Price Volatility
April 5, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT. The stock market remains focused on the evolving conflict with Iran, with investors closely monitoring its impact on oil prices and inflation data. This week, the first inflation figures reflecting the recent surge in oil prices will be released, potentially influencing market sentiment. Oil prices continue to steer stock market movements as the conflict disrupts the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. While hope for a swift resolution fuels optimism, geopolitical risks persist, especially with mixed signals from Washington and Tehran. An all-clear for stocks depends heavily on sustained declines in oil prices, unlikely until shipping normalizes. The market faces uncertainty as elevated oil prices exert pressure on the global economy and corporate profits, keeping investors cautious despite recent stock rebounds.