TradFi Rise Alert: NZDJPY (NZD/JPY) Rises Over 1%

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: The U.S. should wait and watch before cutting interest rates

Gate News message: On April 14, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States should "wait and see" before cutting interest rates.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Warns: A Possible Iran War Could Reignite the Inflation Pressure, and the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rates May Stay High for Longer

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual shareholder letter that a war with Iran could trigger persistent oil and commodity price shocks, creating inflation pressure that is stickier than the market expects, and that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain high interest rates for longer. He noted that the war’s economic impact is widespread, including a global restructuring of supply chains and rising energy prices. In addition, Dimon still holds a positive view of the U.S. economy, but warned that the economic shocks from the war could weaken that resilience.

The founder of Muddy Waters warns, “Short sellers, get your ammunition ready fast”: the AI bubble crisis will be more terrifying than the 2008 financial crisis

The founder of Muddy Waters, Carson Block, after trying the AI tool Claude, shifted his view of the economic outlook from optimistic to pessimistic. He warned that AI replacing knowledge work will trigger a severe economic crisis, and has already started shorting ETFs in the credit market. He noted that 15% of knowledge work is about to disappear, and predicted it will lead to a contraction in consumption and a systemic crash. His move to restart the short-selling setup has drawn attention in the current market.

TradFi Fall Alert: USDTWD (US Dollar vs Taiwan Dollar) Falls Over 99%

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDTWD (US Dollar vs Taiwan Dollar) has dropped by 99% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

Trump Threatens to Impose 50% Tariffs on China: Intelligence Says China Plans to Deliver Air-Defense Weapons to Iran

U.S. President Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, claiming China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran. This has heightened tensions between the U.S. and China. Trump’s threat is largely political pressure, and implementation would require legal procedures. China denies providing military aid and calls for restraint. The incident shakes the market, drives up oil prices, and affects the outlook for cryptocurrency.

Latam Seen as Opportunity Land by Investors Navigating War

Latam markets are emerging as investment opportunities amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, unaffected by the global energy crisis. Currencies in Brazil and Argentina appreciate, and analysts predict increased funds from Asia, driven by high interest rates and resilient commodities.