Yong An Qi Huo·2026-01-12 05:26Economic Overview - The US unemployment rate has decreased to 4.4%, while non-farm payrolls added only 50,000 jobs in December, indicating a cautious hiring environment [9][12] - Consumer confidence in the US has risen to a four-month high, with the Michigan University consumer sentiment index at 54, up from 52.9 in December [12][16] - In Iran, widespread protests challenge the theocratic regime, marking the most severe test since the 1979 Islamic Revolution [9][12] Market Performance - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.92% to 4120.43 points, marking a continuous upward trend with 16 consecutive days of gains [1][6] - The Hang Seng Index increased by 0.32% to 26231.79 points, with significant gains in the gold and internet healthcare sectors [1][6] - Major US indices also saw gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.48% to 49504.07 points, and the S&P 500 rising by 0.65% to 6966.28 points [1][6] Industry Insights - China's top antitrust authority has initiated an investigation into the competitive landscape of the food delivery platform industry, citing concerns over subsidy-driven price wars that are squeezing the real economy [9][12] - Major platforms like Alibaba, Meituan, and JD.com have committed to cooperating with the investigation [12] - The investigation aims to promote lawful and fair competition within the market, addressing the issue of "involution" in the industry [12]