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Major news week: U.S.-Japan interest rate decisions, earnings reports from the five largest tech giants, and employment data land one after another

This week, the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision are set to be released soon, and among the seven major U.S. stock giants, five have published earnings reports, with U.S. employment data coming out at the same time. This article analyzes the transmission paths of macro events to the crypto market and their potential impact.
BTC-2.20%
ETH-2.84%
GateInstantTrends·04-27 15:22
Major news week: U.S.-Japan interest rate decisions, earnings reports from the five largest tech giants, and employment data land one after another

TSMC contract terms’ first trading day: Taiwan stocks break 40k, and 00981A actively managed ETFs lead the gain

The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced on 4/24 the “TSMC clause,” relaxing the single-shareholding limit from 10% to 25%. This applies only to actively managed funds and active ETFs, not to passive index-tracking ETFs. Active ETFs represented by 00981A benefited the most after the clause took effect; they can raise the TSMC weight to 25%, with an additional 170k beneficiaries in a single week. Although 0050/0056 are not directly benefited, the rise in share prices still drove a corresponding increase due to tracking effects. Key market points to watch: whether it truly reaches 25%, whether the amplification effect at TSMC’s higher price levels materializes, and whether the clause will be revised again in the future.
ChainNewsAbmedia·04-27 09:27
TSMC contract terms’ first trading day: Taiwan stocks break 40k, and 00981A actively managed ETFs lead the gain

IEA: AI infrastructure spending has already surpassed investment in oil and gas production, and is expected to increase another 75% in 2026

According to analysis and market data published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on April 26, the combined capital expenditures of the world’s top five technology companies in 2025 exceed $400 billion, with most of the spending going toward building AI infrastructure. The scale has already surpassed the annual investment level of global oil and natural gas production. The IEA estimates that the related capital expenditures may further increase by 75% in 2026.
MarketWhisper·04-27 05:43
IEA: AI infrastructure spending has already surpassed investment in oil and gas production, and is expected to increase another 75% in 2026

U.S. Economic Data This Week May Drive Crypto Market Volatility; Fed Decision and Jobs Report Key

Gate News message, April 27 — The crypto market slipped 0.5% to $2.59 trillion as investors braced for several major U.S. economic releases this week that could shape Bitcoin and altcoin price direction. Bitcoin traded near $77,800, while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index has recently moved toward the m
BTC-2.20%
SPOT2.97%
GateNews·04-27 05:23
U.S. Economic Data This Week May Drive Crypto Market Volatility; Fed Decision and Jobs Report Key

Bloomberg strategist: After BGCI drops 50%, there will be an excellent time to enter the cryptocurrency market

Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodities strategist Mike McGlone said in a post on X on April 26 that the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI) may fall by about 50% again before a clear buying opportunity appears. In his analysis, McGlone noted that on April 23, the BGCI was hovering above the 2,000 mark—an initial level reached in early 2021—while potential downside support is around 1,000 points.
MarketWhisper·04-27 03:28
Bloomberg strategist: After BGCI drops 50%, there will be an excellent time to enter the cryptocurrency market

PTT Hot Topic: Will Taiwan stocks’ rise above 40,000 points mirror Japan’s bubble crisis?

This article focuses on PTT discussions: if Taiwan stocks surge to 40,000 points, will it repeat the Nikkei bubble? The debate centers on the price-to-earnings ratio, leverage risks, AI/semiconductor earnings, and tariff risks. The P/E camp believes the indicator is still low, and the bubble is virtually nonexistent; the risk camp emphasizes risks such as high financing, foreign investors as the main force, and the risk of capital moving abroad. The conclusion is that the P/E debate is more convincing, and the market continues to rise while remaining skeptical.
ChainNewsAbmedia·04-27 02:53
PTT Hot Topic: Will Taiwan stocks’ rise above 40,000 points mirror Japan’s bubble crisis?

TSMC challenges 2330, leading Taiwan stocks to soar past 40,000 points, and the ETF fund effect is starting to take hold

Taiwan’s Weighted Index breaks through 40,000 points. The core driver is TSMC’s share price nearing NT$2,300 and setting a new high again, boosted by global AI chip demand. Also, with the “TSMC clause” taking effect, the single-stock holding limit for ETFs is loosened to 25%, with about NT$1.27 trillion in funds benefiting—driving passive buying and rising market-cap weighting, while ETF capital effects continue to lift the broader market.
ChainNewsAbmedia·04-27 01:34
TSMC challenges 2330, leading Taiwan stocks to soar past 40,000 points, and the ETF fund effect is starting to take hold