Huanyao Fang

TradingKey - Tesla (TSLA.US) and LG Energy Solution have formally confirmed a joint investment of approximately $4.3 billion to construct a battery plant in Lansing, Michigan. The facility will primarily produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic batteries to support the expansion of its energy storage business.

TradingKey - The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark interest rate for the second consecutive month on Tuesday, announcing a 25-basis-point hike to 4.1%, a ten-month high. The move is intended to curb persistently high inflation.

TradingKey - At 9:30 AM ET, the three major U.S. stock index futures rose collectively in pre-market trading. This follows Donald Trump’s promise of "escorts" and his pressure on NATO allies, warning of "very bad" consequences if NATO fails to assist the U.S. in ensuring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

TradingKey - During Monday's pre-market trading session (ET), tech giant Meta (META.US) reportedly plans to launch a large-scale AI collaboration with Nebius over the next five years, with total spending potentially reaching up to $27 billion. Driven by the news, shares of Nebius (NBIS.US) surged more than 16% at one point.

TradingKey - New uncertainties have emerged regarding the outlook for U.S. monetary policy. The nomination confirmation process for Kevin Warsh, originally considered a front-runner for the next Federal Reserve Chair, has recently stalled in the Senate. This has sparked market discussions over whether current Chair Jerome Powell might remain in office for an extended period.

TradingKey - During the Asian trading session on March 16, the precious metals market saw a significant recent correction. Silver prices fell below the $80 mark, while gold prices also briefly dropped below the 5,000 level.

TradingKey - On March 15 (ET), U.S. President Trump stated that the United States may soon reach an agreement with Cuba or take other actions. He noted that the U.S. is in negotiations with the Cuban side, but the current priority remains Iran.

TradingKey - There is much speculation surrounding Rigetti Computing as it is a high-risk player within the quantum computing space of the tech market, and Rigetti stock has experienced significant price fluctuations repeatedly.

TradingKey - At 9:25 AM ET, latest data showed that the US January core PCE price index year-on-year growth was largely in line with market expectations, easing investor concerns over rising inflation. US stock futures rose across the board in pre-market trading.

TradingKey - The demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has surged into one of the hottest areas within technology and continues to drive increased investment in companies providing the underlying computing resources necessary for today's AI applications.

TradingKey - At 8:30 AM ET, released U.S. PCE data indicated that overall U.S. inflation indicators remained moderate. According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index for January rose 2.8% year-on-year, lower than the market expectation of 2.9%, while core PCE growth was largely in line with expectations.

TradingKey - In traditional FX logic, rising interest rates typically enhance a currency's attractiveness. However, the Yen's price action has shown a clear divergence. Despite mounting market expectations for a rate hike in Japan, the Yen continues to weaken, with USD/JPY once again approaching the 160 level.

TradingKey - Adobe (ADBE.US) fell nearly 8% in pre-market trading on March 13 ET. Shares dropped significantly in after-hours trading following the release of the company's latest earnings report after the close of the previous trading session.

TradingKey - As the US dollar continues to strengthen, the Japanese yen is again approaching a key psychological level. During Friday's Asian trading session, USD/JPY rose toward the 160 level. The yen's persistent depreciation against the dollar has fueled market speculation that Japanese authoriti

TradingKey - Recently, as risk-off sentiment rebounded and interest rate expectations were adjusted, the US Dollar Index has strengthened for two consecutive weeks, having previously broken through the 100 psychological level.

TradingKey - At 9:25 AM ET, driven by the continuous escalation of tensions in the Middle East, international oil prices surged again, with Brent crude futures reclaiming the $100 per barrel mark (before pulling back slightly).

TradingKey - The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it will launch a new round of Section 301 trade investigations into the industrial overcapacity of 16 major trading partners, including China and the European Union. The move has triggered fresh concerns over a potential tariff war. Impacted by this news and the continued escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran, global financial markets are currently under pressure.

TradingKey - Shares of Hims & Hers Health (HIMS.US) surged nearly 64% cumulatively over the first three trading days of this week, with an intraday rally of over 10% on Wednesday.

TradingKey — As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, energy market concerns over supply disruptions are rapidly intensifying. Goldman Sachs’ latest report has raised its crude oil price forecasts, warning that if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are blocked for a prolonged period, international oil prices could approach or even surpass their 2008 historical peak.

TradingKey - Despite gold’s status as a traditional safe-haven asset, it has continued to weaken since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, a move that has puzzled many investors. In fact, the previous outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict also triggered a similar price trend in gold.