Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

Gate News message, April 23 — European stock markets opened lower today. Germany's DAX30 index (benchmark German equity index) fell 0.31%, while Spain's IBEX35 index (primary Spanish equity index) dropped 0.67% and touched 18,000 points. The UK's FTSE 100 index (leading British equity benchmark) de

Today (4/23), TSMC (2330) hit a new high of 2,135 yuan, driving Taiwan stocks to log a new peak of 38,921 points. However, during the session, international geopolitical news caused risk-avoidance sentiment to heat up; after the market surged to highs, it rapidly sold off, with intraday fluctuations of more than 1,700 points. It ultimately closed at 37,714 points, down 0.43%. The listed trading value exceeded 1.4 trillion yuan, the largest on record. Veteran Taiwan stock analyst Ming-Han Tsai said that, currently, the divergence rate between Taiwan stocks and the Nasdaq Financial (Fei) index has reached the highest level in recent years, and it is “very reasonable” for the market to enter a period of rest and consolidation. After TSMC leads Taiwan stocks to new highs, it then sells off In today’s early trading, TSMC (2330) set a new high of 2,135 yuan, lifting the broader market to the historical high of 38,921 points. Subsequently, geopolitical risk rose due to the U.S. State Department’s call for citizens to leave some parts of the Middle East. The news sparked demand for hedging, causing the index to fall quickly; the intraday high-low range

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, and the U.S. State Department has warned American citizens in Iran and Lebanon to leave immediately. They should prioritize taking commercial flights, and they may also consider exiting by land. Some Iranian airspace has partially reopened; people need to evacuate quickly and stay alert to local updates. The situation in Lebanon is complex—be sure to evacuate when commercial air travel is available. Rubio urged people to register for STEP; the government will help arrange charter flights and waive evacuation fees. Asian stocks fell, and Bitcoin dropped below 78K.

Hong Kong stocks fell midday: Hang Seng −1.12%, Hang Seng Tech −2.31%. Tech names slid (Xiaomi ~−3%; Meituan, Tencent ~−1%), while airlines dropped sharply (China Eastern ~−7%; Air China ~−4%). Midday Hong Kong market update noting declines in the Hang Seng and Hang Seng Tech indices, tech-led losses for Xiaomi, Meituan and Tencent, and sharp drops in airline shares China Eastern and Air China.

Gate News message, April 23 — European stock index futures fell, with both the Stoxx Europe 50 index (a benchmark index tracking the 50 largest blue-chip companies in the eurozone) and the DAX 30 index (Germany's primary equity benchmark) declining

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

Gate News message, April 23 — Gold prices fell to $4,731.95 per ounce with a daily decline of 0.18%, while silver dropped to $77.585 per ounce, down 0.13% intraday. Bitcoin volatility index (BVIX) stood at 43.64, declining 1.80%, and Ethereum volatility index (EVIX) reached 63.90, down 5.19%. In

Gate News message, April 23 — Japan's Nikkei 225 index (Japan's primary stock benchmark) broke through the 60,000-point mark for the first time today, reaching a new all-time high. South Korea's KOSPI index (South Korea's benchmark equity index) also hit a record high, climbing over 1% on the day.

Gate News message, April 23 — U.S. stock index futures (contracts based on major U.S. equity benchmarks) and spot precious metals fell sharply, while international crude oil prices dropped significantly. WTI crude oil (West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark for oil pricing) plunged 11% in a si

The S&P and the Nasdaq hit fresh highs again yesterday, boosted by the extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and upbeat earnings reports. Crypto prices moved higher in tandem; BTC briefly surged to $79,472 and ETH rose above $2,400, with a 24-hour gain of 3.04%. Bitcoin saw large liquidations totaling $421 million; if it can hold the 78.1K real value, it may be poised to break above 80K, showing bullish momentum.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, JPN225 (Nikkei 225) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick for Federal Reserve chair, told the Senate he wants to change how the Fed measures inflation by using "trimmed averages" instead of the core PCE index, but economists warn the shift could create the opposite problem it aims to solve. At his Senate hearing o

Gate News message, April 22 — US stocks surged to record closes on April 22 as President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, while strong first-quarter corporate earnings bolstered investor sentiment. The S&P 500 gained 73.89 points (1.05%) to close at 7,137.9

CNBC combines three reports: On April 22, after Trump extended the Iran ceasefire and maintained the blockade of Hormuz, the IRGC seized two cargo ships. Market oil prices are approaching $100 per barrel, and U.S. stocks closed down about 0.6%. The extension of the ceasefire is seen as a negotiating window rather than the end of hostilities, and maritime risks remain. Shipping around Hormuz is nearly at a standstill; Brent is near $100 and WTI is above $90. Oil price movements depend on factors such as the progress of negotiations, the direction of the blockade, and the resumption of shipping.

Gate News message, April 22 — The Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW) released its April 2026 economic sentiment survey showing a sharp deterioration in Eurozone economic confidence. Financial market experts significantly downgraded their six-month outlook, while current economic

Gate News message, April 22 — Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.2%, or 12.24 points, to close at 5,002.72 on April 22, as investors worried about a prolonged Middle East conflict and potential escalation between the U.S. and Iran. The trio of local banks all declined. DBS

Summary: JPMorgan lifts 2026 S&P 500 to 7,600, 2027 to 385 EPS, driven by AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions; forward P/E stays 22x, potential to 23x and ~8,000 if tensions fall; warns of short-term consolidation amid oil and geopolitical risks. Abstract: JPMorgan’s strategy team, led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas, raised the year-end S&P 500 forecast to 7,600 from 7,200, citing renewed AI enthusiasm and easing Middle East tensions. 2026 EPS is boosted to $330 and 2027 to $385, with the forward multiple held at 22x; a quicker geopolitical resolution could lift the multiple to 23x and push 2026 toward 8,000. The AI theme gained momentum after Anthropic unveiled Mythos, with about two-thirds of AI-related S&P 500 stocks outperforming. Risks include higher oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions, suggesting a potential short-term consolidation before further gains.