ECB foreign exchange reserves fell by €100 million to €344.4 billion.

China A-share precious metals sector retreated; Hunan Gold fell more than 4%, while Zhongjin Gold, Shanjin International and Zhaojin Gold also declined.

The National Energy Administration released the China Power Supply Development Report 2026, saying China has built the world’s largest power supply system with full urban–rural coverage. In 2025 national electricity consumption surpassed 10 tln kWh and electricity users approached 800 mln; the sector operates about 99,000 local service outlets and employs over 560,000 staff. The report frames a shift in power services from basic supply toward a ‘quality experience’.