券商中国·2026-01-09 23:38Group 1: Federal Reserve and Employment Data - The U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, below the expected 65,000, and the unemployment rate was 4.4%, lower than the anticipated 4.5% [2][3] - The December employment report diminished market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in January, with the probability of a 25 basis point cut dropping to 5% [2][4] - The average monthly job growth in the private sector for 2025 was 61,000, marking the weakest growth since 2003 [3] Group 2: Market Reactions and Predictions - Following the employment data, traders largely removed bets on a rate cut in January, maintaining predictions for two rate cuts in 2026, with the first expected around mid-year [3][4] - Analysts suggest that the Federal Reserve's decision on future rate cuts will depend on the unemployment rate trends in the coming months [4] Group 3: Nuclear Power Sector Developments - U.S. stock indices rose, with significant gains in nuclear power stocks, including Vistra, which surged over 10% [5][6] - Meta announced agreements with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower for nuclear power supply, potentially providing over 6 gigawatts of capacity, enough to power approximately 5 million homes [6][7] - The agreements are expected to fund the expansion of Ohio's nuclear plants and extend their operational licenses, with some licenses valid until 2047 [7]