Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Gate News message, April 22 — Bessent, President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, faced intense questioning during his confirmation hearing, where he repeatedly denied making any rate commitments to the president while launching sharp criticism of the central bank's current

Polymarket launched perpetual contracts for leveraged long and short trades on assets like gold, BTC, NVIDIA, and AAPL, with early access for registered users.

DDC Enterprise reports 2025 revenue of $39.2M (+4.6%), holds ~2,383 BTC (~$182M) in the top 30, and unveils the AI-driven DDC Treasury Intelligence Platform for optimized Bitcoin fund management.

Oil prices drift lower as WTI dips below $89 and Brent holds near $98; silver gains amid a softer energy tone, with spot at $77.42/oz and NYMEX futures above $78. Abstract: This market brief notes a mixed energy and metals session. WTI crude slipped below $89 while Brent traded around $98 after modest declines, indicating soft demand or profit-taking. In contrast, silver rose, with spot at $77.42/oz and NYMEX futures above $78, signaling relative strength in precious metals amid a softer crude backdrop. The note suggests cautious positioning as energies and metals diverge in the near term.

Deutsche Telekom plans a full merger with T-Mobile US to create a leading global wireless group, but faces political, regulatory hurdles and possible dual listings. Abstract: Deutsche Telekom is reportedly exploring a full combination with its subsidiary T-Mobile US to form the world’s largest wireless operator by market capitalization. The plan would involve a new holding company and an offer for shares of both entities, with potential dual listings in the United States and Europe. The deal would require political and regulatory approvals from Berlin and Washington plus commitments to maintain German operations and U.S. investments, amid EU merger guidelines and geopolitical tensions. German state ownership via KfW strengthens influence over the process, while Srini Gopalan has begun positioning the group to tighten control of the U.S. arm.

U.S.-Iran talks did not go as expected, and the stock market fell; Vance postponed his visit to Pakistan, and the Strait of Hormuz blockade will continue. U.S. March retail sales rose 1.7%, beating expectations. Waller was nominated as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, emphasizing independence; market expectations are broadly neutral. Bitcoin is still consolidating in the 74k–77k range, spot ETFs have recorded net inflows for five straight days, and ETH ETFs have also seen net inflows day after day. Sentiment is stabilizing, and the volatility spread indicates that risk appetite is declining.

Gate News message, April 21 — According to The New York Times, SpaceX has agreed to acquire Cursor, a fast-growing artificial intelligence startup focused on code-writing software, for over $50 billion. The deal comes as SpaceX prepares for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings i

IEA's Birol warns the US-Israel-Iran conflict threatens a historic global energy crisis, worsened by Ukraine disruptions; Hormuz shipping disruptions spike volatility, prompting a record 400 million-barrel reserve release. Abstract: This article highlights IEA Director Fatih Birol's warning that the US-Israel-Iran conflict risks triggering a historic global energy crisis, intensified by the Ukraine crisis. It notes that about 20% of global crude oil and LNG transit via the Strait of Hormuz, where disruption elevates market volatility. It also reports that on March 11 the IEA's 32 member countries approved a record 400 million barrel release of strategic petroleum reserves to ease tight oil supplies.

Gate News message, April 21 — In response to President Trump's statement on extending a ceasefire period, Iran's state television declared on the morning of April 22 that Iran has emerged as the victor on the battlefield. The state broadcaster emphasized that control of the Strait of Hormuz represen

Abstract: This brief market update reports that COMEX gold futures fell 1.87% to 4,738.50 per troy ounce, while COMEX silver futures declined 4.21% to 76.665 per troy ounce on April 21. Gold futures fell 1.87% to 4,738.50/oz and silver futures dropped 4.21% to 76.665/oz on the COMEX.

Gate News message, April 21 — China's 30-year Treasury futures main contract hit a year-to-date high of 113.79 yuan intraday on April 21, extending gains seen throughout April. The rally in the long-end bond market has been driven by loose liquidity conditions and institutional allocation demand

Gate News message, April 21 — Iran's state television declared early on April 22 that Iran has become the victor on the battlefield in response to Trump's statement on extending the ceasefire period. The country cited control of the Strait of Hormuz as an extremely valuable bargaining chip gained in

CME FedWatch shows a 100% probability of no rate change in April, with zero chance of a 25 bp hike; by June a 1.7% chance of a 25 bp cut and a 98.3% likelihood rates stay flat.

Gate News message, April 21 — U.S. stock index futures opened higher on Wednesday, with Nasdaq futures (U.S. tech-heavy index futures) rising 0.4%, according to Gate's market data. Spot precious metals also climbed, with gold

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, CHFZAR (Swiss Franc vs South Africa Rand) has dropped by 0.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Gate News message, April 21 — The PACE Act, introduced by bipartisan U.S. lawmakers, aims to allow compliant non-bank payment institutions direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment systems, garnering support from the crypto industry. The legislation would establish a federal framework

Gate News message, April 21 — US stock futures climbed today after President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire agreement with Iran until negotiations conclude. S&P 500 (U.S. benchmark equity index) futures contracts gained 0.4% in early trading, while oil held a two-day advance.

Gate News message, April 21 — US stocks closed lower on April 21 as renewed concerns about the Middle East conflict outweighed optimism from solid corporate earnings and strong economic data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (U.S. benchmark equity index) fell 293.18 points, or 0.59%, to 49,149.38; t

Benzinga指出油价企稳与战事缓和带动旅游股走强，五档指标股后势看涨：Hyatt专注奢华、上调目标价；Delta有自建炼油厂以控成本、对2026年的展望乐观；United在2026年的EPS潜力仍然可观；Booking的估值较低，进行1拆25拆股以提升流动性；Royal Caribbean对2026年的EPS指引良好、客舱预订量高。纯市场观察，不构成投资建议。

Gate News message, April 21 — US Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh expressed support for digital assets during his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing today, stating that cryptocurrencies are "already part of the fabric of our financial industry." During the nearly 3-hour public s