Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-23 23:31Group 1 - US stock market showed mixed results with Nasdaq and S&P slightly up while Dow Jones declined, Intel's stock plummeted by 17% due to poor earnings guidance, while Nvidia and other chip stocks provided support [1] - The dollar index continued to weaken, and gold futures reached an all-time high, with silver breaking the $100 mark for the first time, driven by severe weather that caused US natural gas prices to surge by 70% in a week [1] - European countries hold approximately $3.6 trillion in US Treasury bonds, representing 40% of the overseas total, which could be used as leverage against the US amid tariff pressures, although coordinated selling may lead to significant losses [2][19] Group 2 - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's tax cut promises have raised market concerns, leading to a massive sell-off of Japanese government bonds, causing long-term bond yields to soar to multi-year highs [3][20] - The US oil service giant SLB stated it could quickly expand operations in Venezuela if permitted, being the only international oil service company currently operating there, with competitors like Halliburton also looking to re-enter the market [4][21] - Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott has significantly profited from investing in the struggling Hycroft Mining Company, with a return on investment of 678%, capitalizing on the bull market for gold and silver [5][22] Group 3 - Silver prices have historically surpassed $100 per ounce, with a year-to-date increase of 40%, driven by strong industrial demand and ongoing structural supply shortages [6][23] - Economists have revised their expectations, indicating that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts until June, with inflation pressures and a robust labor market reducing the urgency for rate reductions [7][24] - Nomura's chief economist suggested gradually increasing farmers' pensions to 1,000 yuan per month, which could significantly improve rural elderly income expectations and stimulate consumption [8][25] Group 4 - The A-share market saw a surge in the photovoltaic sector, with major investment from well-known funds in commercial aerospace and semiconductor industries, indicating a strong institutional interest [10][26] - Musk's support for space-based solar power has led to a significant rally in photovoltaic stocks, with over 30 stocks hitting the daily limit up, although the industry still faces substantial technical and cost challenges [11][28] - China Merchants Bank has become the first bank to surpass 13 trillion yuan in total assets, indicating a potential turning point in its financial performance, while other banks also reached significant asset milestones [12][29]