Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-12 22:09Group 1 - The White House emphasizes that diplomacy is the "preferred" approach for the U.S. in response to the situation with Iran, although military options remain on the table if necessary [4][6] - President Trump stated that Iran has reached out to U.S. officials to propose negotiations, with meetings being arranged [6] Group 2 - Key Republican figures criticize the investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin reportedly warning Trump about potential market impacts [8] - Senator Thom Tillis vowed to oppose any Federal Reserve nominees from Trump until the investigation is resolved [8] Group 3 - Google’s Gemini will provide technical support for Apple’s AI features, including Siri, with reports suggesting Apple may pay around $1 billion for this technology [10] - This partnership confirms previous reports of collaboration between Apple and Google [10] Group 4 - Alphabet's market capitalization has officially surpassed $4 trillion, making it the fourth company globally to reach this milestone [12] - The stock price of Alphabet rose by 1% following the announcement of the partnership with Apple [12] Group 5 - Major bond investment firms warn that Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve could threaten its credibility in combating inflation, potentially leading to higher interest rates [14] - Concerns are raised that the instability caused by the Fed's independence being challenged could increase costs for mortgages and corporate loans [14] Group 6 - JPMorgan no longer expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year and predicts a rate hike in 2027 based on recent employment data [16] - The employment report for December showed a decrease in the unemployment rate from 4.5% to 4.4%, alleviating concerns about a labor market slowdown [17]