Domestic News:
1. Three departments released a "zero tariff" policy for imported goods consumed by residents within the Hainan Free Trade Port.
2. Will Chinese leaders visit the US at the end of this year? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded: The heads of state of China and the US maintain communication and interaction.
3. The Cyberspace Administration of China and 11 other departments jointly issued the "Implementation Opinions on Improving the Convenience of Digital Services for Overseas Personnel Entering the Country."
4. Meituan plans to acquire all issued shares of Dingdong, a leading fresh food e-commerce company in mainland China, for US$717 million.
5. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and eight other departments issued a notice on the "Implementation Plan for High-Quality Development of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry (2026-2030)."
International News:
1. The European Central Bank kept its three key interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations.
2. The Bank of England kept its interest rate unchanged by a single vote and lowered its economic growth forecast.
3. Global gold ETFs saw a record inflow of US$18.7 billion in January.
4. The number of planned layoffs in the US surged in January, reaching the highest monthly level in 17 years.
5. US JOLTs job openings in December totaled 6.542 million, the lowest level since September 2020.
6. According to The Information: Nvidia (NVDA.O) will postpone the launch of its new gaming chip.
7. JPMorgan Chase: Demand from central banks and investors this year is sufficient to eventually push gold prices to $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026.
