A-share precious metals sector rose; Xiaocheng Technology climbed over 5%, while Zhaojin Gold, Shanjin International, Shandong Gold and Chifeng Gold also advanced.

API weekly U.S. crude inventories for the week to Oct. 30 due in 10 minutes.

At its 2026 Q3 results briefing, Yongshan Lithium said the Hunan Yongshan Phase III project is scheduled to begin trial production before year-end and aims to reach target production capacity and quality standards within three months. The company said it has stable partnerships with several leading cathode-material firms and that the new capacity will improve capacity alignment and order fulfilment for core customers.