Macroeconomics

美國前財政部長亨利·保爾森（Henry Paulson）於 2026 年 4 月 17 日（週四）接受彭博社採訪時，敦促美國當局制定應對美國國債需求潛在崩潰的應急計劃，並表示危機一旦爆發，後果將極其嚴重。同日，美國財政部完成有史以來單筆規模最大債務回購，接受約 150 億美元的 2026 年至 2028 年到期舊債券。

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson warns of a potential collapse in U.S. Treasury demand, which could destabilize the financial system and erode confidence in the dollar, shifting investments to Bitcoin and gold. Tether may face risks as well.

U.S. stock indices closed higher on April 16, with the S&P 500 reaching a record. Tech stocks surged, particularly within the semiconductor sector and Chinese companies. Crude oil prices rose, while precious metals declined. Analysts offer mixed views on the rally's sustainability amidst geopolitical tensions involving Israel and Lebanon.

The Investment Company Institute reported a $175.81 billion drop in U.S. money market fund assets to $7.64 trillion for the week ending April 15, with significant declines across taxable and tax-exempt funds.

On April 17, South Korea's KOSPI index dropped 4.55 points, while Japan's Nikkei 225 fell by 227.62 points, indicating weakness in major Asian equity benchmarks.

以色列與黎巴嫩達成10天停火協議，美股指數創新高，市場情緒樂觀。比特幣在75K附近徘徊，市場市值達2.55兆美元，隨著資金流入，漲勢逐步上升，需注意78K的阻力位。

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XBRUSD (Brent Crude UKOIL) has surged by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

2026-04-16 15:00 至 15:15（UTC），BTC在15分钟内录得+0.46%收益率，价格波动区间为73939.7至74440.0 USDT，振幅为0.68%。该时间窗口内市场关注度上升，短时波动加剧，资金流动特征明显改变。 本次异动的主要驱动力是大额资金持续流出交易所，根据链上数据，24小时净流量为-14,408.84枚BTC，主要集中在超过100万美元的大额转账区间（尤其>

Gate News message, April 16 — U.S. Energy Secretary Wright announced that the United States will take additional measures to lower gasoline prices, according to Golden Ten.

A generational shift in wealth is poised to influence investment strategies, with younger investors likely to increase crypto allocations. Grayscale notes that as $110 trillion in wealth transitions from baby boomers, $2.2 trillion could flow into digital assets, enhancing their portfolio roles.

The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's Manufacturing Index rose to 26.7 in April, far exceeding the expected 10 and surpassing the forecast range, signaling robust manufacturing activity in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Trump administration will not renew sanctions waivers for Iranian and Russian oil, prompting threats of secondary sanctions against countries, particularly China, buying Iranian oil. This decision ends efforts to stabilize global oil prices amidst ongoing Middle East tensions.

Indonesia's rupiah has hit a record low against the Singapore dollar due to rising oil prices and capital outflows from financial markets. Concerns about demand for Singaporean services and export flows to Indonesia are growing. The central bank's interventions aim to stabilize the currency.

Eurozone consumer price inflation rose to 2.6% in March, surpassing February's 1.9% and the initial estimate of 2.5%. Core CPI fell slightly to 2.3%, down from 2.4% in February.

On April 16, Hong Kong dollar interbank offered rates (HIBOR) increased for most durations, with one-month HIBOR at 2.34571% and three-month HIBOR at 2.47583%. Overnight rates surged significantly, while six-month and one-year HIBOR declined.

The Australian dollar has reached a 30-year high against the Japanese yen, propelled by optimism over a US-Iran ceasefire and a global equity rally. The RBA's hawkish policy and positive links to equity markets enhance AUD's appeal, though risks remain due to potential volatility.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, JPN225 (Nikkei 225) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

受美伊和平協議的利好消息影響，股市大幅上漲，那斯達克指數和標普500指數創下歷史新高。比特幣穩定在74K，市場情緒回暖，恐懼貪婪指數升至55。投資者對股市的FOMO情緒升溫，加密市場整體市值上漲，顯示出真正的買盤興趣。

The IMF has downgraded its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, citing risks of recession from rising oil prices and US-Iran tensions. Bitcoin has also dropped significantly amid poor macroeconomic conditions and rising global debt.

On April 15, Japanese and South Korean stock markets saw gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 increasing by 0.44% to 58,134.24 points and South Korea's KOSPI rising by 2.07% to 6,091.39 points.