耶倫在香港表示聯準會可能在今年晚些時候降息，儘管伊朗戰爭對通膨造成上行壓力。她強調這一情況取決於通膨走向，並警告川普對聯準會的政治施壓是前所未有的威脅，影響央行獨立性。

SoftBank has initiated a soft launch for a $40 billion bridge loan to finance its OpenAI investment, inviting other lenders to participate. This follows SoftBank's previous $30 billion investment in OpenAI and anticipated revenues of $11.6 billion by 2025.

On April 15, Hong Kong dollar interbank offered rates (HIBOR) fell for most tenors, with the one-month and three-month rates declining, while longer-term rates saw slight increases.

4月13日的數據顯示，比特幣現貨ETF的周資金流入達7.86億美元，其中貝萊德的IBIT獨佔6.12億美元，呈現市場集中化。IBIT投資者雖面臨帳面虧損，仍持續增持，反映機構投資者的攤低成本策略。其他加密資產方面，以太坊ETF流入1.87億，XRP基金流入1200萬，Solana產品則流出600萬。

近期，AI浪潮對全球SaaS市場造成衝擊，導致多家企業股價重挫。然而，微軟高層認為AI代理的興起可能為SaaS帶來新的成長機會。與此同時，業界對AI代理是否能算作員工的辯論，將影響未來軟體產業的經濟模式及競爭格局。

On April 15, Hong Kong AI concept stocks saw significant declines, with Zhipu AI falling over 10% and MINIMAX-W and Xunce each dropping more than 5%.

X (formerly Twitter) launched its Smart Cashtags feature for iPhone users in the U.S. and Canada, allowing precise tagging of stocks and crypto assets to enhance accuracy and provide real-time data, marking a step toward becoming a leading finance platform.

Kevin Warsh, nominated for Federal Reserve Chair, has disclosed investments in various crypto projects including Solana and Compound. Experts believe he likely invested indirectly through digital asset-focused funds ahead of his confirmation hearing.

ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet reported increased chip demand surpassing supply, leading customers to expedite capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, with strong order intake and heightened expectations for ASML products.

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates this year, despite uncertainty from the Iran war and oil price volatility. She sees a broad supply shock impacting various sectors but suggests stable inflation expectations make rate hikes unlikely.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, ZHIPU (ZhiPu 02513.HK) has dropped by 8% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Saudi Arabia's PIF invested an additional $550 million in Lucid Group, boosting its total investment to $8 billion, while Uber committed to purchasing 35,000 vehicles for its robotaxi service. Lucid aims for full-scale production in Saudi Arabia this year, targeting 150,000 vehicles annually by 2029, despite a significant drop in market capitalization.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies於4月14日發佈的10-Q季報顯示，截至2026年2月28日，儘管其營收成長7倍達1,104萬美元，但因ETH價格下跌，導致未實現虧損達37.8億美元，單季淨虧損38.2億美元。公司正在從傳統挖礦轉向ETH國庫管理策略，強調質押收入的成長同時面臨價格波動風險。

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported ongoing operations in southern Lebanon, where they discovered and seized Hezbollah weaponry, including launchers and missiles. The IDF, alongside the Air Force, targeted Hezbollah infrastructure and will maintain their offensive actions.

On April 15, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 0.76% amid gains in the biotech sector and rebounding airline stocks. Notable movers included Wuyi Vision and Lingrui Holdings, while Weijun Biotech saw a significant decline.

Singapore's MS Capital has secured a $1 billion investment mandate for Chinese equities from a Middle Eastern sovereign fund, highlighting rising interest in quantitative strategies amid regional volatility. The firm managed $1.5 billion and plans expansions.

The SEC has repealed the Pattern Day Trader rule, eliminating the $25,000 minimum balance requirement for day trading accounts, intended to limit frequent trading and investor risk.

Global smartphone shipments fell 4.1% in Q1 2026, the first drop since 2023, due to supply issues and rising costs from the Iran conflict. Apple and Samsung grew, while emerging markets saw price surges dampen demand.

美國聯準會會議紀要顯示，聯邦基金利率仍維持在3.5%至3.75%不變，強調勞動市場穩定、AI投資影響有限及通膨壓力尚存等因素。全票一致性反映出貨幣政策穩定，對進一步降息持謹慎態度，需觀察通膨數據才能決定未來走向。

Chinese aluminum exports are set to rise as buyers seek alternatives due to supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf. March exports increased by 13%, with forecasts predicting annual sales could reach or exceed past records due to heightened demand.