As widely expected, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged yesterday. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 to keep the federal funds rate in a range of 3.50%-3.75%. Governors Christopher Waller and Stephen Miran dissented in favor of a quarter-point cut. In a post-meeting statement, officials said “job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization.” Policymakers also removed language referring to heightened downside risks to employment that had a ...

Group 1: Market Performance - France's equity index CAC 40 increased by 51.98 points or 0.64% to 8,118.66, supported by positive earnings updates and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates [1] - Schneider Electric rose more than 3%, while Legrand gained nearly 3%, and STMicroElectronics increased by 2.1% after forecasting first-quarter revenue above market expectations [2] - Shares of a spirits maker surged over 8% due to better-than-expected third-quarter sales but later lost most of the gains [3] Group 2: Company-Specific Developments - Sanofi reported a loss in its fourth quarter despite higher net sales, but projects continued profitable growth with sales expected to grow by a high single-digit percentage at CER in 2026 [4] - Sanofi proposed a dividend of 4.12 euros for 2025, a 5.1% increase from the previous year, and plans a share buyback program of 1 billion euros in 2026 [5] - Eurofins Scientific shares fell by 4.7%, while Dassault Systemes and Capgemini dropped by 2.2% and 2.1%, respectively [3][5] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose to 99.4 in January 2026, up 2.2 points from December 2025, marking the highest level since January 2023 [6] - Consumer confidence improved to -12.4, the highest since February 2025 [6] - Lending to Eurozone businesses increased by 3% year-on-year to a record €5.324 trillion in December 2025, indicating a recovery in credit demand [7]

对长三角万亿GDP城市而言，产业质量正成为更长周期的竞争变量。 | | 长三角万亿之城2025年经济数据 | | | --- | --- | --- | | 城市 | 2025年GDP总量(万亿元) | 2025年GDP増速 | | 上海 | 5.67 | 5.4% | | 苏州 | 预计2.77 | 预计5.4%左右 | | 杭州 | 2.3 | 5.2% | | 南京 | 1 | 预计5.2%左右 | | 宁波 | 1.87 | 4.9% | | 无锡 | 预计1.68左右 | 预计5.1%左右 | | 合肥 | 1 | 预计6%左右 | | 南通 | 预计1.3 | 预计5.3% | | 常州 | 1 | 预计5.2%左右 | | 温州 | 1.02 | 6.1% | | | 数据来源:各城市统计局、各城市2026年政府工作报告 | | | 整理:柳宁馨 | | | 对于长三角万亿之城而言，GDP规模仍然重要，但已不再是唯一指标。产业结构是否合理、新旧动能能否接续，正在成为衡量一座城市发展质量 的重要维度。 2025年，上海经济在稳增长与结构升级中继续向前，全年地区生产总值达56708.71亿元，同比增 ...

Important Market News - The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.5% to 3.75%, aligning with market expectations, with a vote of 10 in favor and 2 against [1] - U.S. stock indices closed mixed, with the Dow Jones up 0.02%, Nasdaq up 0.17%, and S&P 500 down 0.01%. Notable gains were seen in storage stocks, with Seagate Technology rising over 19%, Western Digital over 10%, and SanDisk over 9% [1] - European major indices all fell, with Germany's DAX down 0.29%, France's CAC40 down 1.06%, and the UK's FTSE 100 down 0.52% [1] Industry Insights - China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation emphasized the importance of 2026 for commercial rocket development, aiming to enhance capabilities in space access and commercial launches [3] - The satellite internet sector is projected to reach between 200 billion to 400 billion yuan by 2030, with an annual compound growth rate of 10%-28%. This sector is transitioning from "concept validation" to "scale application" [3] - The "HuanTian Satellite Constellation Construction Project" has an estimated budget of 1.2 billion yuan for developing 22 remote sensing microsatellites, enhancing capabilities for rapid data acquisition and transmission [4] - DeepSeek launched a new document recognition model, DeepSeek-OCR2, which is expected to impact the global AI market significantly, as AI applications accelerate towards practical implementation [5][6]

Speaking on Wednesday, Mr Powell said that the court battle “is perhaps the most important legal case in the Fed’s 113-year history”.The investigation into Mr Powell comes after Mr Trump tried to sack Fed governor Lisa Cook over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud, a move that she is contesting in the Supreme Court.“This is the route by which inflation creeps up gradually, and then you find yourself with a problem which only a deep recession can solve.”“I do think that the current situation is a challeng ...

We're back on Morning Trade Live. We'll get a closer look at the Mag 7 starting this afternoon when Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla all report quarterly earnings. Tesla and Microsoft have made modest gains over the last 12 months.Meta has been the lagard though of the group, just below the flatline for the year. So, let's go inside out on Meta ahead of earnings. Joining us now is Melissa Otto, head of Visible Alpha Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence.Joining me around the desk this morning. Hello to you, Me ...

Company News - ASML's ADRs rose 5% after reporting orders significantly exceeding investor expectations, driven by increased demand for AI computing workloads [3][5][17] - Seagate's stock increased by 8% following a strong second-quarter earnings report that surpassed expectations, along with a positive outlook [3] - Texas Instruments gained 7% after providing a favorable outlook, indicating improved demand in industrial and data center markets [3] - AT&T's shares rose 3% after reporting fourth-quarter profit and revenue that exceeded analysts' estimates, attributed to strong broadband subscriber growth [3] - C3.ai's stock surged 15% amid reports of merger talks with Automation Anywhere [3] - F5 Inc. jumped 8% after raising its revenue forecast for the fiscal year [3] - New Oriental Education's ADRs rose 6% after beating second-quarter estimates and increasing its annual net revenue forecast [3] - Corning's shares fell 3% after reporting fourth-quarter results and providing a disappointing outlook [3] - Elevance Health dropped 6% after giving an adjusted profit forecast for 2026 that fell short of Wall Street expectations [3] - Qorvo's stock fell 10% after issuing a weaker-than-expected outlook [3] Industry Trends - The tech sector is experiencing a rally, driven by strong earnings from semiconductor and memory companies, which is boosting the AI trade [1][4][6] - The Magnificent Seven stocks are mostly higher, with Nvidia, Alphabet, and Amazon showing gains, while Meta and Apple experienced slight declines [3] - The semiconductor, memory, and storage sectors are seeing significant gains due to positive earnings reports, particularly from ASML, Seagate, and Texas Instruments [3][4] - Asian equities are also benefiting from the tech rally, with notable gains in TSMC and SK Hynix [5][13] - The demand for AI memory is driving earnings growth for companies like SK Hynix, indicating a strong market for AI-related technologies [5][14]

Group 1 - The fourth quarter earnings season is gaining momentum, with major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple leading the earnings calendar [1] - A consensus is forming among analysts, with 13% of S&P 500 companies having reported fourth quarter results, and an estimated 8.2% increase in earnings per share for the quarter, marking the potential for the 10th consecutive quarter of annual earnings growth for the index [2] - Analysts had initially expected an 8.3% increase in earnings per share, a decrease from the previous quarter's 13.6% growth rate, but have since raised expectations, particularly for tech companies [3] Group 2 - The earnings season will not only focus on Big Tech but will also include updates from a diverse range of companies such as UnitedHealth, Boeing, General Motors, IBM, Starbucks, and others, indicating a broad economic impact [4][5]

Core Insights - The report by Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI) highlights the emergence of AI as a significant threat in cyber incidents, marking a shift from theoretical risks to active threats in 2025 [1][4]. Cyber Incident Overview - The report examines 10 major cyber incidents of 2025, focusing on their operational disruption, financial impact, and implications for the global digital ecosystem [2]. - The incidents span various sectors including retail, automotive, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and luxury goods, affecting companies like Marks & Spencer, Jaguar Land Rover, and Amazon Web Services [3]. Key Incidents - Marks & Spencer experienced a ransomware incident that disrupted operations, leading to an estimated £300 million impact on operating profit [6]. - Jaguar Land Rover faced a ransomware attack resulting in a £1.9 billion financial loss due to the shutdown of vehicle production [6]. - Major outages at Amazon Web Services, Azure, and Cloudflare caused widespread global disruption, highlighting systemic risks associated with cloud concentration [6]. - A large-scale data breach involving Salesforce and Drift exploited compromised OAuth tokens, affecting millions of customer records [6]. - The Npm Ecosystem suffered a supply-chain attack that exposed widely used JavaScript packages, risking credential theft for developers and organizations [6]. - Oracle Corporation reported a supply-chain breach affecting over 140,000 tenants, with claims of exfiltration of around 6 million records [6]. - An APT group utilized Claude AI for AI-orchestrated cyberattacks, targeting approximately 30 global organizations with a high degree of automation [6]. - SK Telecom's cybersecurity breach exposed data of nearly 27 million users, creating risks of SIM-cloning and identity theft [6]. - Kering Group faced a cyberattack that exposed personal information of millions of customers across its luxury brands [6]. - Asahi Group Holdings had to suspend key operational systems in Japan due to a detected cyberattack, disrupting order processes and shipments [6].

Group 1: Automotive Industry - Stellantis (STLA) plans to implement more aggressive price reductions on new vehicles in France starting in 2026 to boost sales volumes and regain market share in a competitive landscape [2][9] Group 2: Technology Industry - Google (GOOGL) is actively engaging with the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regarding proposed new controls on its search services, expressing optimism about finding a constructive resolution while cautioning against measures that could lead to a fragmented or confusing user experience [3][9] Group 3: Retail Industry - Walmart Inc. (WMT) has announced a significant investment in its pharmacy operations, promoting 3,000 roles to Pharmacy Operations Team Lead positions with an average hourly wage of $28, reflecting the company's commitment to its pharmacy team [5][9] Group 4: Financial Sector - The European Central Bank's Executive Board member Elderson emphasized the critical need for financial institutions to enhance their robustness and resilience against geopolitical shocks and macro-financial uncertainties [6][9]