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As of 6:00 PM on May 1, 2026, a quick overview of the international markets and headlines (about 300 words):
U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs, and the S&P up 10.42% in April. Technology stocks diverged, with Alphabet soaring 10%, while Microsoft and Meta declined due to increased AI spending. Most Asia-Pacific markets rose, with the Nikkei 225 up 0.38%, and the FTSE China A50 surged nearly 1.5% intraday.
Energy and precious metals: Brent crude oil spiked then retreated, falling about 3% intraday. Spot gold broke through $4,630 per ounce, up 0.19% during the day. The UAE officially exited OPEC+ today. Tensions in the Middle East remain high, with a sharp decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing maritime standoffs between Iran and the U.S.
Digital currencies: Bitcoin rose to approximately $7,730, and Ethereum increased 0.69%. Ripple partnered with South Korea’s Kbank for custody services. Solana’s DeFi protocol Carrot lost $8 million due to a vulnerability and shut down. Blackstone’s IBIT experienced net outflows of $54 million for three consecutive days. #美国寻求战略比特币储备 $GT