Group 1 - The U.S. President Trump is set to announce the nominee for the Federal Reserve Chair, concluding a months-long selection process that has generated global speculation about the central bank's future direction [13][14] - The final candidates for the position include Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, Kevin Walsh, and Rick Rieder, with the selection process led by Treasury Secretary Mnuchin [14] - Trump indicated that the nominee would not be surprising and is well-known in the financial community, suggesting that many believe this person should have been nominated years ago [14] Group 2 - China’s international balance of payments for December 2025 showed a total trade in goods and services of 52,808 billion yuan, with exports of 26,647 billion yuan and imports of 18,114 billion yuan, resulting in a surplus of 8,533 billion yuan [22] - The service trade for December 2025 recorded exports of 3,541 billion yuan and imports of 4,507 billion yuan, leading to a deficit of 966 billion yuan [22] - The People's Bank of China conducted a 7-day reverse repurchase operation amounting to 4,775 billion yuan at a rate of 1.40%, with a net injection of 3,525 billion yuan on the same day [22] Group 3 - Huazhong City (01668.HK) announced progress in discussions with overseas creditors regarding a proposed debt restructuring plan, which, if approved by the Hong Kong court, would allow for the permanent suspension of a liquidation order [15] - CIFI Holdings Group (00884.HK) plans to sell a 50% stake in Luoyang Zhuofa for 105 million yuan, aligning with its strategic development goals and providing immediate cash flow [15] - Ruian Real Estate (00272.HK) accepted and registered a total of 295 million USD in bonds as part of a buyback offer, with an outstanding principal of 105 million USD as of January 29, 2026 [15]