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2026-04-08 Wednesday

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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."

09:46:51

【Easing of Middle East tensions may lead to moderate depreciation of the US dollar: risk currencies such as the Australian dollar and New Zealand dollar are favored】 (1) OCBC Group research FX strategists say that reliable signs of easing tensions in the Middle East could lead to a resumption of the trend of "moderate" depreciation of the US dollar. Reduced energy risks are beneficial to non-US economies and global risk assets. (2) In the context of easing tensions, lower oil prices and a risk-averse environment should make the Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar and Swedish krona more favored than oil-linked Canadian dollar, Norwegian krone and safe-haven currencies Swiss franc and Japanese yen. (3) Strategists tend to go long on the Australian dollar because it benefits from favorable domestic economic factors. Data shows that the Australian dollar rose 1.2% to US$0.7061 and the New Zealand dollar rose 1.1% to US$0.5793.

09:45:44

[US Vice President Criticizes EU Policies in Hungary] US Vice President Vance publicly criticized EU policies at a rally in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, on the 7th, and expressed his support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's re-election. During the event, Vance called on the Hungarian people to resist "European bureaucracy" and criticized the EU leadership's handling of issues such as immigration, energy, and member state sovereignty. He praised Orbán's policies and encouraged Hungarian voters to actively participate in the parliamentary elections and "support Orbán." At the rally, Vance also spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump. Trump called Orbán a "great man" during the call. Hungary is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on April 12. Orbán, who has been in power since 2010, will seek re-election. Observers generally believe this is the most challenging election Orbán has faced since taking office. (Xinhua)

09:45:14

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,100.00 mark, currently trading at 56,112.16, up 5.02% on the day.

09:44:34

White House Press Secretary Levitt: This ceasefire is a victory for the United States, and President Trump and our outstanding military made it possible.

09:43:58

Singapore's stock market rose as much as 1.3% to 5022.33 points, its highest level since February 26.

09:43:02

[Japanese and South Korean Stocks Surge; Analysts: Ceasefire "Unexpected" but Boosts Sentiment] 1. Following the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran, Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened sharply higher. As of press time, the Nikkei index rose 4.7% to a one-month high, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 6% to a more than two-week high, and the Australian S&P/ASX 200 once rose 3% to a one-month high. 2. In the South Korean stock market, memory chip giants led the gains: SK Hynix shares surged nearly 10%, and Samsung Electronics jumped over 6%, becoming the core driver of the index rebound. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group rose 2.85%, contributing the most to the Topix index. 3. The chief market strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management said that Trump's inclusion of reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a condition for the ceasefire was "unexpected," and although the ceasefire is only for two weeks, it will boost investor sentiment. 4. Strategists at Daiwa Asset Management pointed out that the ceasefire has increased market expectations for substantial progress during the period, and market attention may return to cyclical sectors, artificial intelligence, and non-ferrous metals, which were previously sold off due to the conflict.

09:42:42

[The Washington Post reports: US Defense Secretary Hegsays provided Trump with false information about the war in Iran] (1) According to The Washington Post, citing sources familiar with the matter, US Defense Secretary Hegsays provided President Trump with false information about the progress of the war in Iran and the US military's superiority. A government official said that Hegsays lied to the president, leading Trump to spread misleading information. (2) The report cited the rescue operation of the US pilot as an example, pointing out that the operation showed that Tehran still had the ability to threaten the US military and questioned the statistics that Hegsays had boasted in recent weeks about "complete control of Iranian airspace". (3) The Washington Post added that this chaotic but successful rescue operation was the clearest evidence that Hegsays' so-called air superiority was seriously contingent on, and also exacerbated concerns within the Trump administration that his war rhetoric was too optimistic and could mislead the public and the president.

09:42:25

[US-Iran ceasefire boosts market sentiment: Asian currencies strengthen, but sustainability of rebound remains to be seen] (1) Asian currencies strengthened against the US dollar in early trading after the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement. (2) Moomoo ANZ market strategist Tina Teng said that Trump's agreement to temporarily halt attacks on Iran undoubtedly boosted global market sentiment, which can be seen as a turning point in this round of Middle East wars. (3) However, the strategist added that the focus will be on whether a permanent ceasefire agreement can be reached in two weeks and whether the Strait of Hormuz can be fully opened, which will determine whether the market rebound can be sustained.

09:41:10

Risk aversion subsided, and the dollar index fell to near the 99 level, awaiting guidance from the Federal Reserve minutes. Details>

09:40:49

[Trump's Iran Deal May Face Congressional Obstacles; Graham Calls for Senate Review] 1. US President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran and accepted Iran's ten-point plan as the basis for negotiations. However, his ally, South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, warned that the new agreement should undergo a Senate oversight process, similar to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, allowing Congress time to consider and vote on it. 2. Graham stated on social media that he looks forward to considering Iran's ten-point proposal and hopes to submit it to Congress for a vote. He also expressed concern that the ceasefire agreement did not clearly address how to handle Iran's approximately 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, emphasizing that every ounce must be under US control and removed from Iran to prevent it from possessing dirty bombs or restarting enrichment activities in the future. 3. Graham is one of the most ardent advocates in Congress for a US-Israel strike against Iran. His statement suggests that any agreement reached between Trump and Iran may face obstacles in Congress, especially given differing opinions within the Republican Party.

09:40:07

[Ceasefire Announcement Triggers Market Rally: Oil Prices Fall Below $100, Asian Stocks Surge] 1. US President Trump previously announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran, provided Iran agrees to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Supreme National Security Council has agreed to allow ships "safe passage," and negotiations between the two sides will begin on Friday. This news boosted Asian markets with a sense of relief. 2. Oil prices fell sharply, with both WTI and Brent crude falling below the $100 mark. Near-month WTI crude fell as much as 19.39% to $91.05, and Brent crude fell as much as 16% to $91.77. Market concerns about energy-driven inflation and the drag on economic growth have eased. 3. Asian stock markets generally rose, with the Nikkei index rising 4.7% to a one-month high, the South Korean KOSPI index rising 6% to a more than two-week high, and the Australian S&P/ASX 200 rising as much as 3% to a one-month high. Government bond prices rose, with the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds falling 4.5 basis points and Australian government bonds falling 10 basis points. Most Asian currencies strengthened against the US dollar, and the dollar index fell 0.8% to a near one-month low. Analysts warned that the market should not rush into action. The ceasefire is only for two weeks, and whether it can evolve into a lasting agreement remains uncertain. If no agreement is reached after two weeks, this relief rally could face a sharp reversal. The real turning point for global markets will be the reopening of shipping lanes and the return of oil prices to normalcy.

09:39:48

The Philippine peso rose to 59.543 pesos per dollar, its highest level since March 23.

09:39:23

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 13800.00 mark and is currently trading at 13801.27, up 2.99% on the day.

09:37:03

[Roscosmos: International Space Station Operation Period May Be Extended to 2030] (1) Dmitry Bakanov, Director General of Roscosmos, stated that Russia does not rule out extending the operation period of the International Space Station to 2030. (2) He said that a year ago, discussions were underway to end the space station's operation as soon as possible, but now discussions are being held with American counterparts that the space station should operate until at least 2028. (3) According to the discussions, the operation period may even be further extended to 2030.

09:36:12

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 56,000.00 mark, currently trading at 56,006.87, up 4.82% on the day.

09:35:57

The computing power leasing sector rallied in early trading, with Hangzhou Iron & Steel, Aorui Technology, and Xingyun Technology hitting their daily limit. Pingzhi Information and Dongfang Guoxin rose by more than 10%, while Wangsu Science & Technology, Huafu Fashion, UCloud, Shunwang Technology, and Xinzhi Software followed suit.

09:35:15

According to Israel's N12 news agency, a senior U.S. government official stated that the U.S. had coordinated with Israel beforehand regarding a temporary ceasefire. The U.S. has made it clear to Israel that during the negotiations to be held over the next two weeks, it will firmly insist that Iran remove its nuclear materials, cease uranium enrichment, and eliminate the ballistic missile threat.

09:33:24

The three major oil companies in the A-share market opened lower, with CNOOC down 8.1%, PetroChina down 6.4%, and Sinopec down 1.8%.

09:32:51

Spot silver has just broken through the $76.00/ounce mark, last trading at $75.99/ounce, up 4.09% on the day; COMEX silver futures are last trading at $76.17/ounce, up 5.82% on the day.

09:31:51

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,790.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,789.75/ounce, up 1.77% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,820.20/ounce, up 2.89% on the day.

09:30:17

[Iran says it agrees to negotiations but has "complete distrust" of the US] Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement on the 8th, saying that based on the suggestion of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and with the approval of the Supreme National Security Council, Iran will hold two weeks of negotiations with the US in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the 10th, but Iran has "complete distrust" of the US.

09:28:59

CPO, semiconductor and other computing hardware stocks opened higher across the board, with Mingpu Optoelectronics and Dongshan Precision hitting the daily limit, and Changguang Huaxin, Huafeng Technology and Deco Technology also opening higher.

09:26:37

Australian Prime Minister Albanese: Australia has been working with international partners to support diplomatic efforts to restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

09:25:44

Hong Kong stocks in the large-scale model and AI application sectors opened higher across the board, with Zhipu opening nearly 15% higher, MINIMAX-W opening over 8% higher, and Kingsoft Cloud, Kingsoft Software, and Tencent Holdings all opening higher.

09:25:33

Overview of CNY HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) and Changes: According to FX678, as of April 8, 2026, the CNY HIBOR rate changes for each period are shown in the table: rates rose for 4 periods, fell for 0 periods, and remained unchanged for 5 periods. The largest change was in the overnight CNY HIBOR rate, which rose by 24 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.44%, up 24 basis points; the 1-week rate was 1.41%, up 4 basis points; the 2-week rate was 1.43%, up 3 basis points; the 1-month rate was 1.57%, unchanged; the 2-month rate was 1.64%, unchanged; the 3-month rate was 1.67%, up 2 basis points; the 6-month rate was 1.74%, unchanged; the 9-month rate was 1.75%, unchanged; and the 1-year onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.77%, unchanged. (BP = basis points)

09:25:19

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 3930.25 points this morning, up 1.03%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4517.34 points this morning, up 1.73%.

09:25:09

The Shenzhen Component Index opened at 13717.22 points, up 2.36%; the ChiNext Index opened at 3257.91 points, up 3.07%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 14716.21 points, up 1.76%.

09:24:59

The FTSE China A50 index futures rose 2.00% on the day, closing at 14729.00.

09:22:51

According to Israel's Channel 12 television, early this morning (April 8th) local time, the Israeli military is attacking Iranian missile launch facilities. (CCTV International News)

09:22:03

Crude oil trading alert: Has oil price peaked due to easing geopolitical tensions? Details>

09:22:01

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it conducted 500 million yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with a bid amount of 500 million yuan and a winning bid amount of 500 million yuan. The operation rate was 1.40%, unchanged from the previous rate.

09:21:58

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 14700.00 mark, currently trading at 14701.00, up 1.81% on the day.

09:21:18

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 55,800.00 mark, currently trading at 55,796.65, up 4.43% on the day.

09:20:38

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2010.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2009.81/ounce, up 2.85% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2026.0/ounce, up 4.01% on the day.

09:20:18

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,800.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,799.95/ounce, up 1.99% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,829.00/ounce, up 3.08% on the day.

09:20:02

Singapore's Foreign Minister stated that Singapore will not negotiate on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as doing so would undermine fundamental principles of international law. The Strait of Hormuz, like the Strait of Malacca and the Singapore Strait, is a waterway used for international navigation.

09:19:50

[Logistics Activity in my country Reaches 50.2% in March, Showing Increased Activity] The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing released its March logistics industry prosperity index today (March 8). Data shows that logistics activity increased in March, with coordinated progress across the industrial and supply chains, growth in investment in the logistics sector, and a corresponding improvement in market expectations. The March China logistics industry prosperity index was 50.2%, up 2.7 percentage points from the previous month. The sub-indices all showed an upward trend, with significant increases in the total business volume index, new orders index, inventory turnover index, capital turnover rate index, equipment utilization rate index, employment index, and business activity expectation index. (CCTV News)

09:19:01

[Annex, a Wisconsin-based wealth management firm: A two-week ceasefire is enough to trigger a positive reaction, but the future remains uncertain] Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at the firm, said that President Trump's agreement to a two-week ceasefire is enough to give hope: not only will civilization not be destroyed, but we might even see oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again. Whether this is merely postponing the issue, moving the goalpost, Trump backing out on Tuesday, or, whatever the metaphor, ultimately escalating tensions again and triggering another bomb drop—who knows? But for now, it's enough to trigger a positive market reaction.

09:18:58

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,810.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,808.87/ounce, up 2.18% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,838.30/ounce, up 3.28% on the day.

09:18:21

[Westpac Bank of Australia: Short-Term Volatility is Just Automated Trading, Not Real Risk-Taking] Martin Whetton, Head of Financial Markets Strategy at the bank, pointed out that this situation is common. It doesn't mean people are taking on new risks. Only genuine, lasting peace can change this situation; people aren't actually actively taking on risk, it's just automated trading at work.

09:17:57

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 55,900.00 mark, currently trading at 55,896.54, up 4.62% on the day.

09:17:52

[K2 Asset Management, a Melbourne-based asset management firm: Replenishing energy reserves is key to reducing the probability of a recession] George Boubouras, head of research at the firm, stated that replenishing energy reserves is crucial in the coming week, as conflict could quickly reignite. This would reduce the probability of a recession, especially if more oil, gas, and fertilizers flow into the market in the next week or so. Markets remain pragmatic and not complacent; they are seeing through the conflict to its essence, and from a one-year perspective, valuations remain highly attractive.

09:17:33

[Barrenjoey, Sydney-based financial services firm: High oil prices eliminate tail risks of rate cuts, but exacerbate inflation] Andrew Lilley, chief interest rate strategist at the firm, believes there is still a long way to go to return to pre-conflict levels. The current market concern is the uncertainty surrounding whether oil prices can return to $75. We are currently at a delicate tipping point: oil is still practically flowing, no one is facing a shortage, but prices are hovering around an equilibrium level of $90, which effectively eliminates the tail risks of central bank rate cuts. This situation will lead to persistently high yields, as infrastructure damage and persistently high oil prices in the coming months mean that inflation will further intensify.

09:17:09

[Besa Deda, a Sydney-based economic research firm: Cautiously optimistic, but wary of a short-lived ceasefire] William Buck, chief economist at Besa Deda, noted that this is the first substantial ceasefire since the conflict began, which may lead to cautious optimism in the market. However, investors remain aware that the ceasefire may not be sustainable and hope it will last to limit the risk of a more severe economic shock. Even if the ceasefire ultimately resolves the issue, the damage to refineries and infrastructure will take time to repair, but this is far better than a prolonged shock.

09:16:52

[Israeli Media Says Israel "Continues Strikes Against Iran"] The Times of Israel reported on the 8th, citing a security official, that despite the ceasefire announced by the United States and Iran, Israel "continues to strike Iran." (Xinhua)

09:15:53

On April 8th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (1/2): The Swiss Franc was quoted at 8.6551 against the RMB, up 346.99 points; the US Dollar was quoted at 6.8680 against the RMB, down 174.00 points; the Euro was quoted at 7.9990 against the RMB, up 592.00 points; 100 Japanese Yen was quoted at 4.3169 against the RMB, up 50.00 points; the Hong Kong Dollar was quoted at 0.8765 against the RMB, down 20.60 points; the British Pound was quoted at 9.1704 against the RMB, up 669.99 points; the Australian Dollar was quoted at 4.8349 against the RMB, up 765.00 points; the New Zealand Dollar was quoted at 3.9681 against the RMB, up 394.00 points; and the Singapore Dollar was quoted at 5.3671 against the RMB, up 116.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 4.9456 against the Chinese yuan, up 2.00 points; the yuan was quoted at 0.5852 against the Malaysian ringgit, up 0.40 points; and the yuan was quoted at 11.4570 against the Russian ruble, down 280.00 points.

09:15:52

On April 8th, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (2/2): RMB/South African Rand: 2.4086, down 417.00 points; RMB/Korean Won: 217.1600, down 200.00 points; RMB/UAE Dirham: 0.5360, up 22.80 points; RMB/Saudi Riyal: 0.5480, up 23.60 points; RMB/Hungarian Forint: 47.0612, down 9932.02 points; RMB/Polish Złoty: 0.5320, down 49.50 points; RMB/Danish Krone: 0.9344, down 67.00 points; RMB/Swedish Krone: 1.3624, down 113.00 points; RMB/Norwegian Krone: 1.4015, down 95.00 points. The yuan was quoted at 6.5013 against the Turkish lira, up 219.30 points; the yuan was quoted at 2.5571 against the Mexican peso, down 229.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 4.6919 against the Thai baht, down 416.00 points.

09:15:35

[Harris Financial Group: Trump Finds an Opportunity to Evade] Jamie Cox, managing partner of the firm, stated that the market had been anticipating Trump seeking an opportunity to evade the Iran issue, and today he found and seized that opportunity. Over the past week, the market has slowly risen as hawkish rhetoric has intensified, a typical turning point before an agreement is reached.

09:15:32

The central parity rate of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan was quoted at 6.8680 today, down 174.00 points from 6.8854 in the previous trading day; the onshore yuan closed at 6.8609 yesterday, and the offshore yuan closed at 6.8545 yesterday.

09:12:25

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $96.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $95.93/barrel, down 15.07% on the day.

09:12:19

Australian Prime Minister: Trump's remarks about Iran were inappropriate.

09:11:03

[11 New Stations and 50 High-Speed Rail Trains Added, Pet Transport Optimized Starting Today] Starting April 8, 2026, based on the successful trial of the high-speed rail pet transport service, the railway department will launch the "Pet Travel" service, offering two transport modes: "Traveling with Pet" and "Traveling Alone with Pet." The number of high-speed rail stations handling pet transport services will increase to 121, and the number of trains will increase to 228, better meeting the diverse needs of passengers. Since the railway department piloted the high-speed rail pet transport service on April 8, 2025, it has operated smoothly and been well-received by the market. In the past year, more than 15,000 pets have been safely transported, providing great convenience for passengers traveling with their pets. (CCTV News)

09:10:37

[Israel Claims Multiple Iranian Missile Attacks After US-Iran Ceasefire Announcement] According to Israeli sources early on the 8th local time, explosive devices were reported falling in Beersheba and other southern Israeli cities. A two-story building in Tel Sheva was damaged in the attack, and emergency services are en route to the scene. The Israeli military stated early on the 8th that it detected the latest round of incoming Iranian missiles. Air raid sirens sounded repeatedly in several locations in central and southern Israel. Previously, US President Trump posted on social media that after a call with Pakistan, he agreed to a two-week suspension of bombings and attacks on Iran, provided that Iran agreed to a "full, immediate, and safe" opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced on the 8th that Iran will hold two weeks of political talks with the United States in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. (CCTV News)

09:06:25

US unleaded gasoline futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $2.9700/gallon mark, last trading at $2.9668/gallon, down 10.24% on the day; China INE crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the 620.0 yuan/barrel mark, last trading at 619.0 yuan/barrel, down 13.44% on the day.

09:05:26

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB): Iran's Supreme Leader has instructed all military units to cease fire.

09:04:12

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2020.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2018.10/ounce, up 3.28% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2032.6/ounce, up 4.35% on the day.

09:02:22

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 690.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 625.5 yuan/barrel, down 12.53% on the day.

09:02:12

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2030.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2029.35/ounce, up 3.85% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2044.7/ounce, up 4.97% on the day.

09:02:12

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $95.00/barrel mark and was last quoted at $95.10/barrel, down 9.78% on the day.

09:01:27

[US-Iran ceasefire eases market tensions: Japanese tech and AI sectors expected to rebound, but investors should not rush into it] (1) Hiroyuki Ueno, chief strategist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, said the US-Iran ceasefire is a relief for the market, at least in the short term the situation has eased. Iran’s return to the negotiating table is a step forward, and the market therefore believes that high oil prices are unlikely to last long. (2) Stocks that were “sold off” during the past month’s plunge will be bought again, thus driving a good rebound in the short term. In Japan, tech stocks and AI concept stocks are the most suitable targets for buying. (3) However, he also cautioned that the ceasefire does not guarantee everything will go smoothly, and investors should not rush into it.

09:01:08

[Hedge Fund Manager: Market Enters Risk-Averse Mode in the Short Term, But Strait of Hormuz Remains Key] (1) Matthew Haupt, a hedge fund manager at Wilson Asset Management, said the market will enter a risk-averse state "for some time," but the Strait of Hormuz still needs to open, and the next two weeks will remain tense. (2) He said he added to his positions last night as expected and added a small amount this morning, expecting further fluctuations before the final results are released. (3) He expects stock markets in most energy-dependent markets, including South Korea, to rise.

09:00:21

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,040.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,040.57/ounce, up 4.43% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,054.6/ounce, up 5.48% on the day.

09:00:12

The FTSE China A50 index futures rose 1.58% on the day, closing at 14668.00.

09:00:12

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 14,500.00 mark, currently trading at 14,668.00, up 1.58% on the day.

09:00:11

Brent crude oil futures fell 10.36% on the day, closing at $94.49 per barrel.

08:57:50

Carol Kong, a strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, said: "The foreign exchange market has reacted with conditioned reflexes, but the key point is: there is currently no plan on how this war will end. We still expect the US will eventually have to escalate its actions to end the war. Therefore, while the dollar may weaken further in the short term, it will be difficult to sustain the decline."

08:55:01

Trump's last-minute reversal: US and Iran reach two-week temporary ceasefire agreement, oil prices plummet and global markets tremble. Details>

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