智通财经网·2026-01-09 23:16Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices recorded gains, with the S&P 500 index reaching a new all-time high, closing up 1.57% for the week [2] - On Friday, the S&P 500 index rose by 44.82 points, or 0.65%, closing at 6966.28 points, with an intraday high of 6978.36 points [2] - The Dow Jones increased by 237.96 points, or 0.48%, closing at 49504.07 points, while the Nasdaq rose by 191.33 points, or 0.81%, closing at 23671.35 points [2] Employment Data - In December, U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 50,000, which was below expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.4% [4] - The labor market is described as being in a "no hiring, no firing" mode, indicating a cautious approach from employers due to concerns over import tariffs and AI investments [4] - The report suggests that the labor market has lost significant momentum, attributed to aggressive trade and immigration policies from the previous administration [4] Construction Industry - U.S. homebuilders are experiencing low confidence, with new housing starts in October dropping to the lowest level since the pandemic began, down 4.6% to an annualized rate of 1.25 million units [5] - The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported a builder confidence index of 39, indicating a pessimistic outlook as it remains below the neutral level of 50 [5] Federal Reserve Insights - The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates, as indicated by the latest employment report showing moderate job growth and a low recruitment environment [7] - The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% for the first time in years, settling at 5.99%, which is the lowest since February 2023 [7] Individual Company News - Amazon plans to open a large supermarket in the Chicago area, covering 229,000 square feet, marking its entry into the physical retail space [8] - Chevron may see an annual revenue increase of $700 million from oil production in Venezuela, as it is currently the only U.S. oil giant operating there [8]