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11:24:02

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: We have not yet seen price increases being incorporated into inflation expectations.

11:23:33

The president of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that the capacity cuts during this economic recession are more similar to the 2008-2009 financial crisis than the COVID-19 pandemic, and that even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it will take several months to restore aviation fuel supplies to the levels required.

11:22:46

[Middle East Conflict Drives Up Energy Prices, Rising Costs Pressure Singapore's Food and Beverage Industry] The Middle East conflict has led to rising energy prices, and the sharp increase in energy prices has pushed up transportation and raw material costs, putting significant pressure on Singapore's food and beverage industry and other sectors. Zhou Jiameng, Chairman of the Tong Lok Catering Group and Vice President of the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, stated that there has indeed been a noticeable impact, as electricity and gas account for approximately 5% to 8% of restaurant costs. Imported ingredients, such as seafood, beef, and dairy products, have seen particularly significant price increases, primarily due to rising energy costs, which have increased transportation, cold chain, and production costs. Exchange rate fluctuations and global supply shortages are also contributing to the impact. Because of intense competition in Singapore's food and beverage market, despite the rising costs, most businesses have not yet raised prices and are working to increase supply channels to ensure food sourcing. (CCTV News)

11:21:46

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: I have indeed noticed that financial conditions are tightening, which may slightly dampen economic growth.

11:21:01

Trump signals major ceasefire! Oil prices plummet, Asian stock markets rallied. Details>

11:19:46

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2010.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2009.90/ounce, up 2.86% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2024.1/ounce, up 3.91% on the day.

11:19:07

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: We are still a long way from raising interest rates today.

11:17:48

[Trump Announces US-Iran Ceasefire, Risk Appetite Returns, Dollar Falls Across the Board] 1. Following Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, the US dollar fell as much as 0.82% to 98.84 in Asian trading on Wednesday, hitting a near one-month low. The dollar index weakened for the third consecutive day, reaching 98.943, its lowest level since March 11. 2. Major currencies rose sharply against the dollar: the yen rose 0.76% to a one-week high, the euro rose as much as 0.8% to 1.1696, a new high since March 3; the pound, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, and Swiss franc all rose to more than two-week highs. 3. The head of foreign exchange strategy at National Australia Bank said that if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it could solidify the current rebound in risk appetite. However, much work remains to be done in the next 14 days, and the market still needs to remain vigilant.

11:16:37

[Iranian Media Reveals All 10 Ceasefire Clauses] Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement on the 8th, announcing the main contents of the 10 ceasefire clauses submitted to the United States through Pakistan. Iranian media subsequently revealed all 10 clauses, but the content is not entirely consistent. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRNA), the 10 clauses are: 1. The United States should, in principle, guarantee not to invade Iran; 2. Establish a safe passage agreement in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure Iran's dominant position; 3. Accept Iran's uranium enrichment activities; 4. Lift all primary sanctions against Iran; 5. Lift all secondary sanctions against Iran; 6. Withdraw relevant UN Security Council resolutions; 7. Withdraw relevant IAEA resolutions; 8. Pay reparations to Iran; 9. The United States withdraws its combat troops from the Middle East; 10. Cease the war on all fronts, including Lebanon. In addition to the above, Iran's Fars News Agency, citing sources, reported that the terms proposed by Iran also include: a limited number of vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz daily under Iranian supervision for two weeks, in accordance with a safe passage agreement; Iran pledges not to develop nuclear weapons; Iran agrees to negotiate bilateral and multilateral peace treaties with regional countries, provided it is in its own national interests; and all parties must guarantee not to infringe upon Iran's allies. According to the Associated Press, under the ceasefire terms proposed by Iran, Iran and Oman will charge fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. (Xinhua)

11:15:29

The president of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) stated that airlines still have many options, but the most direct approach at present is to reflect higher costs by raising ticket prices. This is far less severe than the crisis we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

11:13:25

[The escalating conflict in Iran is causing signs of strain in the US short-term credit market] 1. As the conflict continues in the Middle East, subtle pressures are emerging in the US short-term credit market, potentially exacerbating liquidity risks. In recent weeks, short-term credit spreads have widened, reflecting market concerns about a prolonged conflict and a general increase in risk aversion. 2. Signs of strain have appeared in the approximately $1.5 trillion US commercial paper market. The spread between AA-rated non-financial corporate 30-day commercial paper and SOFR has widened from zero before the war to 6 basis points; the spread for A2/P2 rated non-financial issuers has widened from 17 basis points to 44 basis points, indicating a deterioration in credit conditions. 3. The $2 trillion floating-rate bank note market is also facing some pressure. JPMorgan strategists stated that commercial paper buyers are currently taking a wait-and-see approach, awaiting clearer signs of stabilization. The assets of high-quality money market funds have fluctuated recently, declining 2% to $1.246 trillion in the week ending April 1.

11:13:20

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: If oil prices continue to fall, our inflation forecasts will be too high.

11:13:01

The average operating rate of PAJ refineries in Japan for the week ending April 4

Previous : 72.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 74.30%

11:12:18

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: Earlier rate hikes have been discussed, for example, at today's meeting.

11:12:13

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13900.00 mark and is currently trading at 13900.33, up 3.73% on the day.

11:11:33

JPMorgan warns: Middle East wars will drive up global inflation and interest rates, posing multiple serious challenges to the US economy. Details>

11:11:21

According to foreign media reports, Hezbollah in Lebanon did not directly comment on today's ceasefire announcement, but shared a photo of a statement made by the late Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei in January and torn American and Israeli flags, captioned: "We will make our enemies kneel."

11:09:31

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: Full economic forecasts will be provided at the May meeting.

11:08:46

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: Spare capacity will persist for some time.

11:08:30

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel supports US efforts to ensure Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile, or "terrorist" threat.

11:06:47

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel supports Trump's decision to suspend airstrikes against Iran for two weeks, provided that Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz and ceases its attacks.

11:06:09

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor: Second-quarter CPI is expected to be 4.2%, but the forecast is subject to significant uncertainty.

11:06:06

A chart: A summary of "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on April 8, 2026. Details>

11:05:53

The CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said: "I expect crude oil prices to fall, but jet fuel prices will remain slightly above normal levels due to the impact on refineries."

11:05:35

[Investment banks maintain forecast of two Fed rate cuts in 2026, diverging from Fed and market expectations] (1) Major investment banks (Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Global Research, and Barclays) maintain their forecast of two Fed rate cuts in 2026, contrasting with the Fed's latest indication of only a 25 basis point cut. Investment banks expect the first rate cut to occur in September, compared to their previous expectation of June. (2) The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at its March meeting, in line with expectations. Chairman Powell adopted a cautious tone against the backdrop of the Iran war, stating that the economic outlook remains uncertain. (3) According to the CME FedWatch tool, money market participants no longer expect the Fed to take any easing measures this year. Before the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, the market had expected two rate cuts this year.

11:05:02

The New York Times reported on July 7, citing two U.S. officials, that U.S. President Trump spoke by phone with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Munir and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before announcing a ceasefire with Iran. The report did not disclose the specific content of the calls. The report noted that Munir is a key liaison between the U.S. and Iran.

11:04:14

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of April 8, 2026. Rates declined across eight periods. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.222%, down 0.4 basis points. The largest change was in the 3-month RMB SHIBOR, down 0.45 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and changes over the past ten working days, please refer to the chart created by FX678). Other periods show: 1-week SHIBOR at 1.323%, down 0.1 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.366%, down 0.3 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.4685%, down 0.35 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.4795%, down 0.45 basis points; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.4945%, down 0.15 basis points; 9-month SHIBOR at 1.5045%, down 0.15 basis points. The one-year Shibor rate was 1.5165%, down 0.15 basis points.

11:04:03

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just touched the $95.00 per barrel mark and is currently trading at $95.00 per barrel, down 9.87% on the day.

11:01:52

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $96.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $95.95/barrel, down 15.05% on the day.

11:01:20

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel supports the United States' efforts to address the threats posed by Iran's nuclear, missile, and terrorist activities, and Washington has confirmed its commitment to working to prevent Iran from becoming a threat in future negotiations.

11:00:50

Bank of Korea: Net lending to households in South Korea in March was 0.5 trillion won.

10:59:47

A chart showing support and resistance levels for 18 major forex pairs: USD + EUR/JPY + Commodity Currencies + Emerging Market Currencies (April 8, 2026) Details>

10:59:31

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim: I wholeheartedly welcome the latest developments in the current US-Iraq war.

10:57:29

A chart showing support and resistance levels for commodities: Gold, Silver, Oil & Gas, Platinum, Palladium, Copper, and Agricultural Commodities Futures (April 8, 2026) Details>

10:56:20

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,800.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,799.96/ounce, up 1.99% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,829.50/ounce, up 3.09% on the day.

10:54:16

The CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said: "We encourage governments to strengthen energy security on key issues such as aviation fuel supply."

10:52:54

Israeli media quoted Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as saying that the ceasefire agreement does not include Lebanon.

10:52:09

According to Israeli media, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel supports Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks.

10:46:52

[Iranian public reacts with mixed feelings to ceasefire agreement: burning US and Israeli flags, questioning US intentions] (1) After the ceasefire agreement was announced early Wednesday morning local time, Iranians gathered on the streets of Tehran, many of whom expressed doubts about the agreement. (2) Video footage showed some people burning US and Israeli flags (a common practice at pro-government rallies in Iran), while others waved Iranian flags and held up photos of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and his late father, former leader Ayatollah Khamenei. (3) A woman at the scene said that the US has shown its true colors a hundred times, and that it chose to attack Iran twice when Iran came to the negotiating table; she questioned why the ceasefire was accepted, believing that the US might use it to "accumulate strength" and that the ceasefire was just to buy time for Israel.

10:45:51

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa stated that he welcomes US military assistance in addressing the country's "security crisis," provided that US troops are under the command of local armed forces. Noboa indicated that US deployment could begin as early as this year, and noted that with US help, the Ecuadorian government has successfully and significantly reduced the homicide rate in violent areas near the Colombian border.

10:43:16

[Central Bank Survey: Geopolitics Becomes Top Global Risk, Dollar Confidence Tested, Gold Favored] (1) A survey of nearly 100 central banks managing over $9.5 trillion in reserve assets shows that concerns about geopolitical tensions have risen sharply this year, with nearly 70% listing it as their top risk, replacing last year's biggest concern, U.S. trade protectionism (which is projected to be only 35% in 2024). (2) From a five-year perspective, inflation and interest rates remain the most important factors expected to influence reserve management (slightly more than half of the central banks), but far lower than last year's 76%; geopolitics was again highlighted by nearly 30% of central banks (double the figure from last year). Confidence in the dollar is being tested: about 80% of reserve managers still consider the dollar the primary safe-haven currency, but many say its dominance is increasingly being questioned. 16% of central banks believe the dollar's role will influence reserve decisions over the next five years (compared to just over 3% last year). Confidence in U.S. Treasury bonds has deteriorated significantly: only one-third of respondents expect U.S. Treasury bonds to outperform other G7 and Chinese government bonds (more than half last year, and more than 70% in 2024). (3) Gold remains a beneficiary of geopolitical uncertainty: nearly three-quarters of central banks hold gold reserves (slightly higher than last year), and nearly 40% said they are considering increasing their holdings.

10:42:27

The world's biggest energy crisis is accelerating the energy transition, with renewable energy becoming the only way out. Details>

10:42:02

Australian Prime Minister Albanese: Trump's threats against the Iranian people are inappropriate. It is inappropriate for the US president to use such language, and I think it raises some concerns.

10:37:02

Fitch Ratings: Due to the impact of the Iran war, it has lowered its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam from 7.2% to 7.0%.

10:34:44

Senators criticize US alternative fuel tax credit: LNG carriers receive huge subsidies, accused of waste】 (1) The Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, signed by former President George W. Bush in 2005, was originally intended to reduce dependence on oil by subsidizing small motorboats to transition to alternative fuels such as natural gas and propane. (2) Critics point out that LNG carriers burn LNG that evaporates naturally during transport, which does not help to transition away from liquid fuels such as marine fuels—otherwise, these evaporated gases would either be released or recooled. Senators stated in a letter that the credit wastes taxpayers' money and does nothing to help the environment, reduce costs, or reduce dependence on oil. Seven senators, including Merkley, Warren, and Schumer, signed the letter. (3) The credit was originally designed for motorboats less than 65 feet (20 meters) long, while LNG carriers can be as long as three football fields. Cheniere Energy disclosed in February that it received a $370 million tax credit as a result, but the company declined to comment. The US Treasury Department did not respond. Senate Democrats have limited power due to their minority status, but this could change after the November midterm elections.

10:31:04

The Nikkei 225 index closed the morning session at 56,078.83 points, up 4.96%.

10:30:34

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 14800.00 mark, currently trading at 14801.00, up 2.50% on the day.

10:30:23

[Government to Purchase Services for Shared Fire Protection Facilities in Older Residential Communities and Self-Built Commercial Buildings] At a policy briefing held today (August 8th) by the Ministry of Emergency Management and the State Fire and Rescue Administration, an official from the State Fire and Rescue Administration introduced innovative measures to address the long-standing problems of weak fire protection infrastructure and prominent hidden dangers in a large number of older residential communities and self-built commercial buildings. These measures include the government purchasing services to build shared regional fire control rooms and self-rescue forces, promoting new intelligent fire protection products, and incorporating these into government livelihood projects. (CCTV News)

10:28:24

A chart showing the latest China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) data (April 8, 2026): The 3128B cotton price index was 16,763 yuan/ton (3128B is the benchmark for cotton futures delivery recognized by the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange), up 27 yuan/ton, or 0.16%. The 2227B cotton price index was 15,237 yuan/ton, up 21 yuan/ton, or 0.14%, and the 2129B cotton price index was 17,061 yuan/ton, up 25 yuan/ton, or 0.15%. FX678's specially created chart provides a summary of the latest 30 trading days of the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index). (The China Cotton Price Index is published once per trading day, quoting prices in three denominations: 3128B, 2227B, and 2129B. The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) stipulates that the benchmark delivery commodity for cotton futures is domestic cotton of '3128B' grade. The spot market cotton transaction price needs to be converted to the price of 3128B cotton using a specific formula. For example, research reports will state the price of cotton from a certain origin, and then calculate its equivalent price in 3128B.)

10:27:33

A weaker dollar coupled with improved risk sentiment led to a corrective rebound in silver prices. Details>

10:25:54

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $96.00/barrel mark and was last quoted at $96.01/barrel, down 8.91% on the day.

10:25:54

[US Claims Israeli Prime Minister Respects Ceasefire Verbal Commitment] According to a report by Israel's Channel 12 television early this morning (April 8th), citing White House sources, US President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu before announcing a conditional temporary ceasefire with Iran, briefing him on the situation and obtaining a commitment from Israel to "respect the ceasefire and suspend attacks." (CCTV International News)

10:24:23

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,810.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,809.83/ounce, up 2.20% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,839.40/ounce, up 3.30% on the day.

10:23:30

[Pew Poll: American Confidence in Trump's Iran Decisions Declines, 70% Worried About Rising Oil Prices] (1) According to an Associated Press report on April 7, the latest Pew Research Center poll shows that American public confidence in President Trump's handling of the Iran issue has declined significantly compared to last year. Only about one-third of adults said they were "very" or "somewhat" confident, down from 44% in August last year. (2) About 70% of Americans expressed "very" or "extremely" worried about military action leading to rising oil prices. (3) Most respondents were also worried about the risks of US troops being sent to Iran, casualties, and terrorist attacks on US soil.

10:22:19

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian Armed Forces stated that they will continue to monitor all maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire with the United States.

10:21:57

[Phillip Nova Analyst: Ceasefire Fails to Alleviate Energy Price Pressures; Conflict Costs Will Be Reflected in Gasoline and Inflation] (1) Phillip Nova analyst Priyanka Sachdeva stated that despite US President Trump's agreement to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, high energy prices are likely to continue to put pressure on businesses and markets. (2) Trump agreed to suspend attacks on Iran on the condition of immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz. She pointed out that the ceasefire may prompt the reopening of the waterway, but it cannot undo the damage already done to energy infrastructure. (3) She added that in the coming months, the real costs of this conflict will be reflected in gasoline prices and global inflation.

10:20:38

Market news: The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has pledged to suspend operations for two weeks in Iraq and the wider region.

10:20:32

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,100.00 mark, currently trading at 56,097.18, up 4.99% on the day.

10:18:57

[Trump-backed Fuller wins Georgia congressional runoff, replacing ultra-conservative Green] (1) Former prosecutor Clay Fuller, a Republican with the backing of President Trump, won the Georgia congressional runoff on Tuesday, replacing Marjory Taylor Green, who resigned after breaking with Trump, and will enter the House of Representatives. (2) Fuller defeated moderate Democrat Sean Harris. Despite a Republican majority in the district, Harris won 42.5% of the vote, trailing Fuller by only about 15 percentage points, exceeding expectations. Fuller's victory gives House Speaker Johnson a little more room to maneuver in pushing through legislation (217 Republicans, 214 Democrats, one independent, and three vacancies). (3) This election is seen as a benchmark for measuring Trump's influence. Political science professor Bailey said that if Harris had won close to 45%, it could have prompted some Republican lawmakers to reconsider their loyalty to Trump. Fuller will serve until the end of 2026 and will need to quickly move on to the next election.

10:16:41

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,200.00 mark, currently trading at 56,188.67, up 5.16% on the day.

10:14:18

The Middle East conflict is disrupting global supply chains, prompting the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to hold its monetary policy inactive as a double storm of inflation crisis and economic downturn looms ahead! Details>

10:13:08

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary stated that Japan welcomes the US-Iran ceasefire agreement and will continue diplomatic efforts, including promoting the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

10:10:13

[Reserve Bank of New Zealand Keeps Rates Unchanged at 2.25% as It Assesses Impact of Middle East War and Oil Prices] (1) The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept its benchmark official cash rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as policymakers opted for a cautious approach to assess the impact of the Middle East war and soaring oil prices on the country’s fragile economy. The decision was in line with market expectations. (2) This pause comes after a round of aggressive easing – since August 2024, New Zealand has cut rates by a total of 325 basis points as inflation has cooled and economic growth has slowed. (3) But price pressures are resurfacing: inflation has reached 3.1%, above the central bank’s target range of 1%-3%, and is expected to rise further as the Middle East war pushes up fuel and transportation costs.

10:08:24

[Shipowners are cautiously optimistic: Ceasefire agreement may temporarily open Strait of Hormuz, more than 800 ships await rescue] (1) Shipowners are scrambling to decipher the details of the ceasefire agreement that may temporarily open the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to use the potential window to rescue more than 800 ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. It is unclear whether the US and Iran have reached an agreement on passage fees. (2) For shipowners, the existing information is enough to bring cautious optimism. The Japan Shipowners' Association, a major industry organization, said it will verify the details of the US-Iran agreement before disseminating information. (3) Most people warn that more definitive information is needed for ships to move, and even if the situation improves, it will take time for shipping traffic to recover. In peacetime, about 135 ships pass through every day, but this number has now decreased significantly.

10:07:28

On April 8th, as international gold prices rose, a comparison of domestic gold jewelry prices showed that many gold jewelry brands announced significant increases in their domestic pure gold jewelry prices compared to the previous day. Lao Feng Xiang quoted 1470 yuan/gram, Chow Sang Sang quoted 1471 yuan/gram, and Lao Miao Gold quoted 1485 yuan/gram.

10:06:45

The liquid-cooled server concept stocks surged, with Das Intelligent, Kerui Technology, and Liande Shares hitting their daily limit, while Liyuan Information, Wangsu Science & Technology, Yimeikang, and Jiechuang Intelligent also saw significant gains.

10:06:22

The Thai baht rose to 32.03 against the US dollar, a new high since March 12.

10:05:59

[Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Monetary Policy Committee unanimously agreed to maintain the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 2.25%] 1. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) released its interest rate statement on Wednesday, stating that events in the Middle East since the February Monetary Policy Statement have significantly altered New Zealand's inflation and economic growth outlook and the balance of risks. In the near term, inflation is expected to rise, and the economic recovery will weaken. The Committee remains highly vigilant for any generalized inflationary pressures and stands ready to act to restore inflation to its medium-term target. 2. The Middle East conflict has disrupted global supply chains, leading to a sharp rise in oil and refined petroleum product prices. Consequently, short-term inflation is rising in many countries, and economic growth is weakening. Global financial markets have experienced volatility, and market interest rates have risen. In New Zealand, the magnitude of the near-term rise in overall inflation will depend on developments in the Middle East conflict and the extent and duration of disruptions to global supply chains and energy markets. 3. Medium-term inflationary pressures will depend on the extent to which higher costs influence the price and wage-setting behavior of businesses and workers. If medium-term inflation expectations rise, inflation may become more persistent. However, weak demand and idle production capacity in the economy should limit the extent to which higher costs are passed on. 4. The current economic situation differs from that of 2022, when the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted global supply chains and drove up energy prices. At that time, strong demand growth further exacerbated inflationary pressures. The Committee's decision to maintain the current OCR was made after weighing the potential benefits of proactively addressing medium-term inflation risks against the costs of unnecessarily dampening the economic recovery. 5. The Monetary Policy Committee is focused on ensuring that inflation returns to the midpoint of its 2 percent target over the medium term. This requires core inflation and wage growth to remain under control, and medium- to long-term inflation expectations to remain around 2 percent. If these conditions are not met, a decisive and timely increase in the OCR is necessary.

10:05:20

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration has so far rejected requests from Ford and other U.S. automakers to reduce tariffs on aluminum.

10:04:52

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: Short-term inflation expectations are rising; however, any significant second-round inflation effect or signs of rising medium-term inflation expectations would necessitate a decisive and timely increase in the official cash rate to re-anchor inflation expectations.

10:04:28

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: If the rise in short-term inflation is mainly temporary, the Committee envisions gradually adjusting the official cash rate to a more neutral level as economic activity recovers and short-term inflationary pressures dissipate.

10:04:16

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: Other members highlighted downside risks to growth and advocated for more time to assess the extent to which the slowdown could offset the second-round impact of rising fuel prices.

10:04:04

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: Some members emphasized their support for early monetary policy responses and noted that further data and analysis would help to gain a clearer understanding of medium-term inflationary pressures.

10:03:45

【Short-term trading advice for US crude oil: high-level fluctuations, sell short on rallies, buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The temporary easing of geopolitical tensions has led to a decline in risk premiums, but uncertainty remains regarding the recovery of Middle Eastern supply, limiting the potential for a deep drop in oil prices. The weakening US dollar index provides some support for oil prices, coupled with previous expectations of declining inventories, suggesting that prices may maintain high-level fluctuations in the short term. From a technical perspective, after breaking through the previous strong structure, prices have entered a consolidation range, and volatility remains high. (2) Key areas to watch: geopolitical situation, inventory data, US dollar index (3) Resistance: 100.00, 102.00, 105.00 (4) Support: 95.00, 92.00, 90.00

10:03:42

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: high-level fluctuations, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The decline in the US dollar index and the support of inflation expectations have kept gold at a high level, but the uncertainty of the Fed’s interest rate cut expectations limits the upside potential. Although geopolitical risk aversion has cooled down, it has not completely subsided. The technical structure shows that the gold price is in a high-level consolidation range, and the short-term direction is still unclear. Overall, it is mainly fluctuating. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yield, US dollar index, geopolitical situation (3) Resistance: 4850, 4880, 4900 (4) Support: 4780, 4750, 4700;

10:03:01

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: The Middle East conflict is causing severe supply-side disruptions, which will lead to a near-term rise in New Zealand's inflation and a slowdown in economic growth in the short term.

10:02:22

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Interest Rate Decision: The committee decided to maintain the official cash rate unchanged, weighing the potential benefits of proactively addressing the risks of rising inflation in the medium term against the costs of unnecessarily dampening the economic recovery.

10:02:14

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision states that the magnitude of the near-term rise in headline inflation will depend on the evolution of the Middle East conflict and the extent and duration of disruptions to global supply chains and energy markets. The current economic situation differs from that of 2022. In 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted global supply chains and drove up energy prices. At that time, strong demand growth exacerbated inflationary pressures.

10:01:55

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held rates steady as expected, causing the New Zealand dollar to rise more than 20 points against the US dollar to 0.5816, a daily increase of approximately 1.5%.

10:01:39

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision states that core inflation and wage growth need to be kept under control, and medium- to long-term inflation expectations need to remain around 2%. If these conditions are not met, a decisive and timely increase in the official cash rate will be necessary.

10:01:18

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,300.00 mark, currently trading at 56,300.17, up 5.37% on the day.

10:01:09

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: The Committee closely monitors any general inflationary pressures and stands ready to act to curb inflation.

10:01:08

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,820.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,820.07/ounce, up 2.42% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,843.50/ounce, up 3.39% on the day.

10:01:01

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: In the near term, inflation is expected to rise and the economic recovery to slow. The Monetary Policy Committee is committed to ensuring that inflation returns to the midpoint of the 2% target in the medium term.

10:00:40

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: The situation in the Middle East has substantially altered the inflation outlook and risk balance.

10:00:11

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept the official cash rate unchanged at 2.25%, in line with market expectations.

10:00:03

New Zealand's official cash rate decision on April 8th

Previous : 2.25% Forecast : 2.25%

Neutral

Published Value 2.25%

09:56:55

The BRICS nations' massive gold hoarding has swelled to 17.4% of global reserves, posing an unprecedented crisis to the dollar's hegemony. Details>

09:56:06

Shanghai fuel oil futures have just broken through the 4,500 yuan/ton mark, and are currently trading at 3,980 yuan/ton, down 12.22% on the day.

09:55:58

Israeli sources say the Trump administration has set conditions for dealing with the Iranian missile threat.

09:54:38

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: my country's Electronic Information Manufacturing Industry Value Added Up 14.2% Year-on-Year in January-February] According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on April 8, the value added of my country's electronic information manufacturing industry above designated size increased by 14.2% year-on-year in January-February, 7.9 and 1.1 percentage points higher than the growth rates of the overall industrial sector and high-tech manufacturing sector, respectively. Among major products, mobile phone production reached 223 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%, of which smartphone production reached 187 million units, a year-on-year increase of 13.7%; microcomputer equipment production reached 41.96 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 7.9%; and integrated circuit production reached 81.5 billion units, a year-on-year increase of 12.4%.

09:54:16

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2020.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2017.45/ounce, up 3.24% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2033.3/ounce, up 4.38% on the day.

09:52:38

Gold stocks in the A-share market continued to strengthen, with Shandong Gold International hitting the daily limit, Western Gold previously hitting the limit, Xiaocheng Technology rising by more than 10%, and Hunan Gold, Hunan Silver, Zijin Mining, Chifeng Gold and Shandong Gold following suit.

09:52:18

Gold continued its rebound as geopolitical tensions eased and the US dollar weakened. Details>

09:50:46

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2030.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2030.14/ounce, up 3.89% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2040.3/ounce, up 4.74% on the day.

09:50:26

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,810.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,810.08/ounce, up 2.21% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,838.70/ounce, up 3.29% on the day.

09:50:04

[EIA: AI and Data Centers Drive Record Highs in US Electricity Demand in 2026-2027] (1) The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) stated in its Short-Term Energy Outlook report that US electricity consumption will reach a record high for the second consecutive year in 2025, and will continue to grow in 2026 and 2027. (2) The EIA predicts that electricity demand will increase from 4.195 trillion kWh in 2025 to 4.244 trillion kWh in 2026, and reach 4.381 trillion kWh in 2027. The surge in demand is mainly due to AI and data centers, as well as the substitution of fossil fuels for electricity used in home and business heating and transportation. (3) The EIA projects that the share of coal-fired power generation will decrease from 17% in 2025 to 16% in 2026 and 15% in 2027; the share of natural gas power generation will increase from 40% in 2025 to 39% in 2026 and 40% in 2027; the share of renewable energy power generation will increase from approximately 24% in 2025 to 27% in 2027; and the share of nuclear power will remain at 18%. In terms of natural gas sales in 2026, residential, commercial and industrial users will all decline, while gas consumption for power generation will increase to 36.1 billion cubic feet per day.

09:49:55

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,200.00 mark, currently trading at 56,201.30, up 5.19% on the day.

09:48:53

Gas turbine concept stocks rebounded sharply, with Wanze Co., Ltd. and Liande Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit, Feiwo Technology Co., Ltd. rising by more than 10%, and Jereh Group Co., Ltd., Yingliu Co., Ltd., Hangyu Technology Co., Ltd., and Tunan Co., Ltd. among the top gainers.

09:48:08

[Analysts Warn: Ceasefire a "Good Start," But Hormuz Risk Remains; Oil Prices Plunge Below $100] 1. Oil prices plunged on Wednesday, with WTI crude falling as much as 19.39% to $91.05 and Brent crude falling as much as 16% to $91.77, both falling below $100. This followed Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, contingent on the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 2. IG analyst Tony Sycamore stated, "This is a good start and could pave the way for a more lasting restart, but many uncertainties remain to be resolved." Trump announced the ceasefire less than two hours before his set deadline. 3. Iran's Foreign Minister stated that if the attacks cease, Iran will also cease its attacks, and with coordination with the Iranian armed forces, the Strait of Hormuz will be safe for passage for the next two weeks. However, several Gulf states have confirmed attacks or issued evacuation warnings to civilians. 4. MST Marquee analyst Saul Kavonic warned: "Even if a peace agreement is reached, Iran may become more brazen and frequent in threatening the Strait of Hormuz in the future, and the market will factor in the increased risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz into future oil prices."

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