Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

Solomon says U.S. recession risk could swing with a tweet; Trump's posts can spark market volatility as an Iran Strait claim boosted stocks, though Goldman Sachs says he was joking. This article notes that Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon suggested recession risk could move with social media despite optimistic forecasts, and that Trump's posts can trigger market moves, including a disputed Iran claim; Goldman states Solomon was joking.

Gate News message, April 21 — The Nasdaq Composite Index (U.S. tech-heavy stock index) surged to an intraday record high of 24,537.58 points, according to Gate's market data.

Gate News message, April 21 — U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview that the stock market's rebound during the Iran war surprised him, as he had anticipated the Dow Jones index would decline 20%.

Trump reiterates support for rate hikes to curb inflation, claiming the policy has effectively restrained price pressures.

Gate News message, April 21 — ProCap Financial, founded by crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano, has partnered with Kalshi, a prediction market operator, to launch a research service focused on prediction market analysis. The service leverages Kalshi's data pipeline and ProCap's AI agents to

Abstract: JPMorgan strategists lift their S&P 500 year-end target to 7,600 from 7,200 on renewed AI optimism, anticipating higher levels this year as tech and AI prospects improve. Summary: JPMorgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 7,600 from 7,200, citing renewed AI optimism; at 7,109, about 7% upside, with potential gains fueled by AI-driven growth.

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Rieder cites strong stock-market techs and booming earnings, notably 97% YoY semiconductor growth, with positive retail sales and consumer spending underpinning the rally; buybacks nearing $1 trillion fuel demand as S&P 500 tests records. Abstract: BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder points to extraordinary market technicals and robust earnings growth, led by semiconductors up 97% YoY, with solid retail and high-end spending and massive buybacks around $1 trillion supporting the rally; the S&P 500 hit an intraday high.

On April 21, Japan's Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.89% to 59,349.17 points, while South Korea's KOSPI index surged by 2.72% to 6,388.47 points.

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MSCI is extending its review of Indonesia's stock market status to June amid regulatory reforms addressing investability concerns. The decision to postpone possible downgrades has eased investor anxiety but may hinder passive inflows.

KOSPI, Korea’s composite stock index, recently reached a record high, mainly driven by growth in the AI industry and hopes for a peaceful period between the U.S. and Iran. Samsung and SK Hynix are supporting steady demand for semiconductors, but the market’s price-to-earnings ratio has declined. JPMorgan raised its KOSPI target price to 8,500 points, signaling optimism about the Korean stock market, but it remains necessary to monitor whether the “Korea discount” phenomenon can be reversed to attract more investors.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, TW88 (MSCI Taiwan) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

JackYi, founder of Liquid Capital, asserts the market is in a rally phase but anticipates a pullback due to potential triggers like declining U.S. equities and inflation data. He advises investors to focus on risk management and capital preservation.

Gate News message, April 20 — Hang Seng Index (HSI) futures (Hong Kong's benchmark equity index) closed 0.39% higher in the night session, settling at 26,494 points with a premium of 133 points.

Kalshi and Polymarket face a potential Supreme Court showdown over the legality of prediction markets as inflation rises and stock markets hit record highs. The outcome may redefine how traders hedge economic risks amid conflicting court rulings on their operations.

On April 20, Singapore stocks rose modestly, with the Straits Times Index up 0.1%. UOL was the top gainer, while Seatrium fell. Market activity saw slight declines outpacing gains, amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices.

A report by Block Scholes reveals rising correlations between crypto assets and traditional markets, noting increased demand for unified trading platforms as traders manage diverse assets. Trading volumes have surged, reflecting a shift towards multi-asset strategies.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook lowered its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 3.1% and raised its inflation forecast to 4.4%. The report said that economic turmoil stemming from conflicts in the Middle East is the main reason. The downward revision to growth forecasts for emerging markets is larger than the global average, and they face significant risks.

Hong Kong stocks rose on April 20, with the Hang Seng Index up 0.17%. Oriental Securities jumped 13.53% after announcing plans to acquire Shanghai Securities. Other notable gainers included Cambridge Technology and Blue Focus Technology, while Long-light Semiconductor and Sige New Energy saw declines.