Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

The Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index improved to -9.1 in May from -20.4 in the previous month, according to the ZEW research institute, marking an 11.3-point increase.

Germany and the eurozone's ZEW economic sentiment index for May is due to be released in approximately 10 minutes.

Italy's seasonally adjusted industrial output rose 0.7% in March, exceeding the forecast of 0.2% and the prior month's 0.1% increase.

On May 12, European stock indices opened lower. The Stoxx 50 (Europe's benchmark equity index) fell 1.12%, Germany's DAX declined 1.2%, and the UK's FTSE 100 dropped 0.87%, while France's CAC 40 remained

Germany's April CPI monthly rate final reading will be released in approximately 10 minutes.

Taiwan's stock market closed higher today (May 12), with the Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index rising 0.3% to 41,898.32 points.

Major macroeconomic events will unfold this week, including a US-China summit on May 14 (Korea time) and the end of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term on May 16, according to the source article. Both developments are expected to significantly influence global markets. US-China Summit: May

According to Golden Ten, China's stock indices declined in afternoon trading on May 12. The Shenzhen Composite fell over 1%, the Shanghai Composite dropped 0.4%, and the ChiNext Index decreased 0.5%.

Japan's leading economic index came in at 114.5 in March, matching the forecast of 114.5 and rising from the previous month's 113.3, according to preliminary data.

Japan's leading indicator for March came in at 1.3% month-on-month, matching the previous month's reading of 1.3%.

According to HSBC Research, the bank raised its 2026 S&P 500 year-end target to 7,650 from 7,500 on May 12, citing robust earnings recovery and strength in technology stocks. HSBC increased its 2026 earnings-per-share forecast by 8% to $325, now projecting 20% EPS growth for the year, with tech and

According to Barchart, the Buffett Indicator—the ratio of U.S. stock market capitalization to GDP—broke through 230% for the first time in May, reaching a record high.

According to CFETS-NEX data released by Jin Ten Futures, China's CNEX market-wide liquidity sentiment index rose to 46 as of 10:15 on May 12, up 1 point from 08:45. The sentiment index for large banks, small-to-medium banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 44, 47, and 46 respectively, each up 1 p

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Department of Labor will release April CPI data on May 12 at 8:30 PM Beijing time. The data release will include April unadjusted CPI year-over-year rate, seasonally adjusted CPI monthly rate, April seasonally adjusted core CPI monthly rate, and unadjusted core CPI

U.S. and European stock index futures fell today (May 12). S&P 500 futures declined 0.2%, while Nasdaq futures dropped 0.4%. In Europe, Stoxx 50 index futures fell 0.7%, German DAX futures declined 0.8%, and UK FTSE 100 futures dropped 0.9%.

According to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, the Nasdaq Composite Index will challenge the 30,000 level within the next year, driven by better-than-expected tech earnings and growing AI sector confidence. Ives noted that the current chip supply-demand gap stands at 10 times, indicating the AI revolution r

Australia's NAB business confidence index rose to -24 in April from -29 in the prior month, according to the National Australia Bank.

Bitcoin (BTC) holds a narrow range of fluctuations; as of May 12, it is temporarily around $81,380, with the liquidation ratio between longs and shorts remaining balanced. According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the bankrupt exchange FTX has de-staked 199,263 SOL. Ripple has obtained a $200 million credit facility from a fund managed by Neuberger Berman to expand its ability to provide loans in its institutional prime brokerage business. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots 1、According to Onchain Lens m

Australia's National Australia Bank (NAB) business confidence index fell to 3 in April from 6 in the prior month, according to the latest data release. The decline of 3 points indicates weakening business sentiment in the

Investors are ignoring the ceasefire deal, which is now “critical,” and S&P and Nasdaq indices continue to hit fresh highs. Stablecoin giant Circle (NYSE: CRCL) released its Q1 results before the U.S. stock market open yesterday, with the share price jumping nearly 16%. Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around 82K; digital asset finance company (DAT) is barely up. Strategy (MSTR) is up 4.45% and BitMine (BMNR) is up 3.83%. Both companies also announced continued buying of crypto. (Circle Q1 earnings mis