DXY & Forex

Kevin Warsh, nominated by Trump for Federal Reserve chair, is the wealthiest candidate in recent history, with a net worth up to $209 million. His diverse investments include Silicon Valley, fintech, and AI. Despite potential conflicts, he has a modern view on digital assets.

《華爾街日報》報導指出，香港已成為伊朗資金流動的關鍵樞紐，透過空殼公司每年處理高達48億美元的石油收益，並協助採購軍事科技。雖美國制裁不斷，香港依然成為伊朗影子銀行的重要據點，並透過小型銀行及海上轉運，避免美國金融體系監管。香港政府拒絕配合單邊制裁，助長了地下資金流通。美國因此改變策略，試圖提高設立空殼公司的難度以阻止資金供應。

Shin Hyun-song, nominee for Bank of Korea governor, acknowledged the coexistence of CBDCs and stablecoins at a confirmation hearing. He proposed a three-pronged approach for the won's internationalization and pledged to divest foreign assets to prevent conflicts of interest.

耶倫在香港表示聯準會可能在今年晚些時候降息，儘管伊朗戰爭對通膨造成上行壓力。她強調這一情況取決於通膨走向，並警告川普對聯準會的政治施壓是前所未有的威脅，影響央行獨立性。

On April 15, Hong Kong dollar interbank offered rates (HIBOR) fell for most tenors, with the one-month and three-month rates declining, while longer-term rates saw slight increases.

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates this year, despite uncertainty from the Iran war and oil price volatility. She sees a broad supply shock impacting various sectors but suggests stable inflation expectations make rate hikes unlikely.

美國聯準會會議紀要顯示，聯邦基金利率仍維持在3.5%至3.75%不變，強調勞動市場穩定、AI投資影響有限及通膨壓力尚存等因素。全票一致性反映出貨幣政策穩定，對進一步降息持謹慎態度，需觀察通膨數據才能決定未來走向。

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan reported strong economic performance driven by exports, services, and goods trade, alongside steady consumption and rising private investment. He emphasized the city's robust stock market and the need for financial stability to enhance competitiveness.

億萬富翁蒂姆·德雷珀預測比特幣在18個月內將漲至25萬美元，主要因通膨壓力和美元貶值。他的預測雖具吸引力，但過去六年未達成，且個人持倉影響評估。需考量市場狀況及監管政策對價格的影響。

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDINR (US Dollar vs Indian Rupee) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

On April 14, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell by 0.25% to 98.124 as the dollar weakened against several major currencies, including the euro, British pound, yen, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and Swedish krona.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDINR (US Dollar vs Indian Rupee) has surged by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence in declining core inflation despite the Iran war, urging the Federal Reserve to cut rates. Rising consumer prices due to the conflict have impacted President Trump's approval ratings. Trump's Fed chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, faces nomination delays but may soon proceed.

The U.S. Treasury eased sanctions on Venezuela's financial system, allowing access to U.S. dollars and oil revenue, supporting Delcy Rodriguez's government amid public worker protests for better pay. Relations with Venezuela are normalizing post-Maduro's ouster.

最新的美國生產者物價指數（PPI）顯示，三月年增達4%，創三年來最大漲幅，主要受伊朗戰爭推升能源成本影響。聯準會面臨兩難，核心PPI表現相對溫和，顯示通膨壓力主要來自供給面。市場預期聯準會降息可能性降低，金融市場反應顯示對貨幣政策持緊縮立場的預期增強。後續焦點將在於消費者物價指數及聯準會的利率決策。

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent advised the Federal Reserve to observe before cutting rates, expressing confidence in declining core inflation. He mentioned the implementation of a 10% tariff under Section 122, with uncertainty about a potential increase to 15%.

Gate News 消息，4 月 14 日，美联储主席提名人沃什的听证会定于 4 月 21 日举行。

Gate News 消息，据Gate官方公告 Gate TradFi专区已上线多个CFD交易对。外汇专区新增17个交易对，包括CHFSGD、EURDKK、EURPLN、USDBRL、USDCLP、USDCOP、USDILS、USDKRW、USDPLN、EURCNH、EURHKD、GBPNOK、GBPSEK、NOKSEK、NZDSEK、AUDZAR、CHFZAR，支持20至100倍固定杠杆。指数专区上线ES35和SA40两个交易对，均支持100倍固定杠杆。 金属专区已上线XAGAUD、XAUAUD、XAUEUR、XAUJPY、XPDUSD共5个交易对，支持20至100倍固定杠杆。大宗商品专区上线GAS汽油交易对，支持20倍固定杠杆。所有交易对最小下单数量均为0.01。

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDILS (US dollar vs Israeli Shekel) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News 消息，据官方公告，Gate TradFi 股票专区已上线腾讯、美团、小米、快手、友邦保险、吉利汽车、智谱、MINIMAX、迅策、联想、康方生物、中信股份、融创中国、中国生物制药、安踏体育共15个股票CFD交易对，均支持4倍固定杠杆，最小下单数量为0.1。 同时，Gate TradFi 外汇专区已上线欧元/匈牙利福林、美元/匈牙利福林、美元/印尼盾、美元/印度卢比、美元/泰铢、美元/新台币共6个外汇CFD交易对，均支持20倍固定杠杆，最小下单数量为0.01。