Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Gate News message, April 24 — Revolut Ltd. is winding down its commodities service for trading precious metals in parts of Europe. The fintech company made the decision following a recent review of its local product offerings. "We regularly review our products and services," a Revolut

Intel’s latest earnings report beat market expectations. After the announcement, the stock jumped sharply after hours, and after Chen Liwu took office, the share price has tripled from its low point. Citrini noted that advanced packaging is a key factor in the AI industry, and that Intel’s EMIB and Foveros could become an alternative export to capture spillover demand for TSMC’s CoWoS. Growth at IFS shows that the transformation is beginning to take effect. If the AI strategy continues, packaging and the supply chain will become the new battleground; Intel may be able to meet demand from cloud and AI customers, driving opportunities for localization and foundry services.

Iran's central bank announced that the first transit fee collected from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz was paid in "cash foreign currency," contradicting earlier reports that the toll would be collected in cryptocurrency. The payment was deposited directly into bank accounts in foreign c

Bruce Markets reported that its overnight U.S. equities venue, Bruce ATS, has recorded sustained growth since launch, with monthly average traded notional reaching $502 million in March 2026. According to Bruce Markets, traded notional on the platform has grown at an average monthly rate of 66% sinc

Gate News message, April 24 — ECB Governing Council member Kazimir said a small rate hike may be needed to address current economic conditions.

Saudi Arabia's venture capital market is experiencing disruptions from the US-Israel war on Iran that began at the end of February 2026, with researchers predicting the biggest funding declines will become visible in the second half of the year. According to Tracxn, a market data platform, $108

Gate News message, April 24 — South Korea's Korea Exchange (KRX) cited the listing of Korean stock market products by a major global digital asset exchange as justification for extending trading hours. The exchange said it needs to extend trading hours and improve market infrastructure to compete fo

Gate News message, April 24 — Israel's Defense Minister has designated strike targets in Iran and is preparing for operations focused on inflicting significant economic damage beyond military objectives, according to Israel's Channel 12. Building on previous military actions, Israel aims to

Gate News message, April 24 — India's central bank is piloting digital rupee (e-rupee) payments across approximately 10 initiatives to distribute roughly $80 billion in welfare subsidies, aiming to reduce leakage and corruption while identifying practical use cases for its CBDC. In Maharashtra,

Gate News message, April 24 — Intel reported first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 24, posting revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year-over-year and 11% above Wall Street consensus. Non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $0.29, versus analyst expectations of $0.01, representing a 29-fold beat—an

Gate News message, April 24 — Iran's Vice President Ismail Sagheb Isfahan announced on April 24 that Iran will respond forcefully to any attacks on its energy facilities. Speaking at a rally in Islamshahr, Isfahan stated that if adversaries misjudge the situation, Iran's strategy will escalate

Gate News message, April 24 — Crypto analyst Willy Woo stated that while most Bitcoin holders view BTC as a safe-haven asset, the reality is more nuanced. Bitcoin does possess safe-haven characteristics—for instance, it enables cross-border asset transfers via seed phrases during wartime and

Gate News message, April 24 — The Trump administration's plan to allow U.S. companies to shift from quarterly to semi-annual earnings reports is moving forward, with the SEC expected to soon seek public comment on a proposal to eliminate mandatory quarterly filings. However, investors and market

Gate News message, April 24 — Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday evening (April 25) leading a small delegation for potential negotiations with the United States, according to a Pakistani government source. Oil prices fell sharply following the announcement

Gate News message, April 24 — WTI crude oil (U.S. benchmark) and Brent crude oil (international benchmark) both posted modest gains in short-term trading. WTI rose to $99.81 per barrel, while Brent climbed to $101.4 per barrel.

Gate News message, April 24 — SpaceX is implementing Texas anti-takeover protections to defend against hostile bidders and activist investors before a planned IPO that could value the company at approximately $1.75 trillion this summer, according to a regulatory filing released Thursday. The compan

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, TW88 (MSCI Taiwan) has surged by 3% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Gate News message, April 24 — U.S. stock indices opened with mixed performance on Friday, April 24. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.43 points, or 0.05%, to 49,286.89, while the S&P 500 rose 19.75 points, or 0.28%, to 7,128.15. The Nasdaq Composite Index led gains, climbing 148.92 points, o