GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-02-12 07:45Macroeconomic Insights - January non-farm employment data exceeded expectations with an increase of 130,000 jobs, significantly higher than the anticipated 65,000[2] - The unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 4.3%, despite a rise in labor participation rate[2] - The Federal Reserve may pause interest rate cuts until June, with market expectations for a rate cut probability of less than 6% in March[3] Inflation and Economic Trends - The U.S. economy is transitioning from a "K-shaped" recovery to a "re-inflation" phase, with high-net-worth individuals stabilizing the economy through refinancing[6] - Inflation expectations are self-reinforcing, with actual mortgage rates at a three-year low, contributing to a recovery in the housing sector[8] - The housing affordability index remains above 100, indicating that median-income households can still afford homes despite high prices[21] Industry-Specific Developments - The traditional electronic fabric market is experiencing accelerated price increases due to supply shortages, with prices rising by 0.5-0.6 RMB/m[43] - The AI electronic fabric sector is expected to see significant growth in 2026, driven by demand from AI chips and consumer electronics[46] - The coal industry is projected to benefit from a resurgence in coal power in the U.S., with companies like Peabody Energy and China Shenhua expected to gain[51]