NGOs say the number of prisoners released in Venezuela has risen to 41, following the release of another 24 the previous night.

Domestic News: 1. Kweichow Moutai may lower the ex-factory prices of several core products. 2. Shanghai Gold Exchange: Continue to strengthen market risk control. 3. Canadian Prime Minister Carney will pay an official visit to China from January 14 to 17. 4. China's first commercial spaceflight suborbital parachute recovery test at a speed of 100 kilometers was completed in Inner Mongolia. 5. The National Development and Reform Commission issued a notice on the "Trial Measures for Strengthening the Planning and Guidance of Government Investment Fund Layout and Investment Direction." 6. Ministry of Commerce's report on the progress of consultations on the China-EU electric vehicle case: The EU will release a "Guidance Document on Submitting Price Undertaking Applications." International News: 1. The White House stated that Trump did not instruct the Justice Department to investigate Powell. US media revealed that prosecutors did not inform the White House and the Justice Department headquarters before initiating the investigation, which displeased Bessant. 2. US media: Trump will interview BlackRock executive Rick Reid this week for the position of Federal Reserve Chairman. 3. Mexican President rules out US military action in Mexico after speaking with Trump. 4. Apple selects Google Gemini to power Siri, launched this year. Musk alludes to Google's alleged monopoly. 5. Overnight Market Updates—Gold and silver hit new highs, gold +1.9%, silver +6.5%; the Golden Dragon Index surged 4.2%, Alibaba rose 10%, and the S&P 500 hit a new high. 6. Iran Situation— ① Trump: Iran previously called to negotiate on the nuclear issue and may meet with them. ② Iranian Foreign Minister: Iranian security forces have brought the situation under control nationwide, and the US and Israel bear "direct responsibility" for the events in Iran. ③ Trump: Any country doing business with Iran will face a 25% tariff. ④ Iranian President appears at a pro-government rally in Tehran. ⑤ White House: Airstrikes on Iran are a potential option. ⑤ US Media: The White House weighs the Iranian nuclear proposal, advising Trump to "appease first, then use force," while the latter leans towards military action.

Federal Reserve's Williams: Tariff inflation is primarily borne by Americans.