Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

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.

Bitcoin breaks through $78,000, while Ethereum climbs above $2,390. This article reviews the V-shaped reversal trend from April 13 to 22, analyzing the evolution of liquidation data and the Fear and Greed Index.

U.S. stock index futures rose on April 22, led by Nasdaq 100 at +0.8%, with S&P 500 E-MINI up 0.61% and Dow Jones futures up 0.57%.

Abstract: Market ends with gains for China's three major indices; tech sectors led gains (computing power, rental, semiconductors) while film/TV stocks declined; volume exceeded 2.5 trillion yuan. Summary: China’s major indices finished higher, SSE up 0.52%, SZSE 1.3%, ChiNext 1.73% to an 11-year high, with turnover over 2.5 trillion yuan, led by computing power and related tech stocks; film/TV names retreated.

Gate News message, April 22 — Bitcoin surged above $78,000 this morning following Trump's extension of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran. The ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, was extended just before the original two-week agreement was set to expire. As BTC approaches $80,000, Jack Yi,

Gate News message, April 22 — ProCap Financial, backed by crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano, has partnered with prediction market operator Kalshi to launch a professional research product tailored to predictive markets. ProCap will access Kalshi's data through a direct pipeline and employ AI age