Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Gate News message, April 14 — Hang Seng Index futures (Hong Kong's benchmark equity index) closed up 0.88% in the night session at 26,145 points, with a premium of 273 points.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, NAS100 (Nasdaq 100) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Bitmine has officially moved from the NYSE American board to the main board in the United States, marking a major milestone for the company. Despite a sharp drop in its stock price, it has still increased its share buyback plan by raising the authorization to $4 billion. The company holds a large amount of Ethereum, and predicts that a rebound in the crypto market will help improve its assets and stock performance.

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

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, BE (Bloom Energy Corp) has surged by 22% 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.

Howard Marks revised his view of artificial intelligence (AI) in a memo, acknowledging that he had previously underestimated its potential, and noting that AI is not only an investment topic but is also changing how businesses operate. His shift in perspective is significant for credit markets, underscoring the link between the expansion of debt and AI, and reminding the market to be alert to the reasonable pricing of related assets. After using AI tools to analyze, he recognized that AI will become a key driver of productivity and the labor force.

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.

The EBRD warns that a prolonged Iran war could severely impact Europe's economy, potentially shrinking growth and increasing inflation. Negotiations have stalled, and the bank plans to invest €5 billion to support affected nations while the EU proposes easing state aid rules to address energy costs.

Goldman Sachs has applied to the SEC to launch a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, marking its entry into the Bitcoin ETF market. This follows Morgan Stanley's recent launch of a similar product, highlighting growth in institutional Bitcoin yield-focused investments.

Bitmine has officially moved from the NYSE American board to the main board in the U.S., marking an important milestone for the company. Despite a sharp drop in its share price, it has still increased its share repurchase program to $4 billion. The company holds a large amount of Ether (ETH), and expects that a rebound in the crypto market will help improve its assets and share price performance.

Vaneck did the math to find the “real price of gold” if it were to reclaim its role as the global reserve asset, given that central banks have maintained steady demand. It estimated that each ounce of gold would be priced at $184,211 if adopted as broad money. Vaneck Puts Gold at $184K if

GMX has launched 24/7 gold and silver perpetual markets on Arbitrum, achieving over $10 million in trading volume on day one. Utilizing Chainlink Data Streams for secure pricing, GMX aims to expand into real-world asset derivatives. This move highlights the trend of decentralizing commodity trading.

The U.S. Big and Beautiful America Act will permanently allow full deductions of R&D spending, encouraging corporate investment and a productivity revolution, and is expected to significantly increase wages and GDP. For Taiwan’s supply chain, this is not only a challenge but also a once-in-a-millennium opportunity—especially in the semiconductor and software industries. Taiwan’s companies should seize this opportunity to transform and partner with U.S. high-tech companies to strengthen competitiveness.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, CRDO (Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd) has surged by 20% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, COCOA (Cocoa) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

The Pakistani government has proposed holding a second round of face-to-face U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. Currently, both sides still have differences on nuclear issues. U.S. Vice President Vance said there has been progress and emphasized that Iran needs to take the initiative. As the April 21 ceasefire deadline approaches, if there is no new agreement, military action could escalate. The market response has been largely positive, but traders remain cautious.

The latest U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) shows that in March, the year-over-year increase reached 4%, the largest rise in three years, driven mainly by the Iran war boosting energy costs. The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma: the core PPI is relatively mild, indicating that inflation pressure is coming primarily from the supply side. Market expectations for a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve have decreased, and the reaction in financial markets indicates that expectations for a more restrictive stance in monetary policy have strengthened. The focus going forward will be on the Consumer Price Index and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision.

Goldman Sachs recently filed an application for a Bitcoin yield ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, showing that traditional financial institutions’ plans for crypto assets continue to be upgraded. Such ETFs generate recurring income for investors through options strategies, allowing them to profit even if the Bitcoin price does not rise. Goldman Sachs’ crypto finance strategy continues to expand, underscoring Wall Street’s proactive offensive toward the crypto market.

Deutsche Börse Group invested $200 million in Payward, valuing it at $13.3 billion and gaining 1.5% ownership. This partnership, aimed at bridging traditional finance and crypto, precedes a potential U.S. IPO, despite a lower valuation than previously discussed.