- On February 26, A-shares experienced a downturn amidst the suspension of all raw and spodumene exports by Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Mines.
- Lithium-related stocks surged, with a notable spike in lithium carbonate prices, reflecting strong market activity despite overall index declines.
- In contrast, the bond market saw declines, with government bond futures collectively dropping, while commodity futures predominantly rose, particularly for lithium and other materials.