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4E: Tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. stocks fluctuate, Bitcoin hits a new high

ChainCatcher news, on Tuesday the market's attention was focused on the Russia-Ukraine situation. On the 1000th day of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia's new policy has lowered the threshold for using nuclear weapons, causing global financial markets to be on edge, although the overall reaction has been relatively limited.According to 4E monitoring, U.S. stocks experienced a rollercoaster ride, initially declining due to heightened tensions in the Russia-Ukraine situation as investors panicked and turned to safe-haven assets. U.S. stocks collectively fell, but later, as the U.S. responded that there was no reason to adjust its nuclear posture or strategy, the market shook off concerns about nuclear war escalation. Ultimately, only the Dow Jones fell, while the S&P 500 rose slightly, and the Nasdaq gained 1%, with most large tech stocks rising, led by Nvidia with an increase of nearly 5%.The U.S. is embracing cryptocurrency more closely, as pro-crypto candidates are set to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce, ETF options are being listed, and the Trump Media Group is in deep negotiations to acquire the cryptocurrency platform Bakkt. Bitcoin reached a new high, peaking at $93,905, before slightly retreating to $91,900 at the time of writing. The rise in Bitcoin attracted a significant amount of liquidity, while altcoins generally fell.In the forex commodities sector, the U.S. dollar index rose on Tuesday, initially boosted by geopolitical tensions, with safe-haven currencies like the dollar, Swiss franc, and yen gaining traction. However, this boost weakened after comments from Russian and U.S. officials. Spot gold rose nearly 2%, continuing the upward trend from the previous trading day, marking the third consecutive day of gains. Geopolitical tensions supported oil prices, which saw a slight increase on Tuesday.The current market is focused on Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday. With Nvidia's market capitalization having grown to approximately $3.5 trillion, the expected volatility in its market cap post-earnings is close to the largest ever and will impact U.S. stocks. Additionally, this week investors are also closely watching the cabinet nominations of the Trump administration. eeee.com is a financial trading platform that supports assets such as cryptocurrencies, stock indices, gold commodities, and forex, recently launching a USDT stablecoin financial product with an annualized return of 5.5%, providing investors with potential safe-haven options. 4E reminds you to be aware of market volatility risks and to allocate assets reasonably.

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use U.S. missiles to strike targets within Russia

ChainCatcher news, according to reports from Bloomberg and the Associated Press, the outgoing Biden administration seems to be desperately undermining the global geopolitical landscape and has authorized the lifting of some restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-made weapons to strike military targets within Russia.This decision is reportedly due to North Korea increasing its support for Russian President Putin's army, as well as Russia ramping up missile and drone attacks on its neighbors. This approval marks a significant shift in U.S. policy and comes as Biden is about to leave office, while the incoming elected president Trump has stated he will quickly end the war and has expressed skepticism about continued U.S. support. Ukrainian President Zelensky has long urged allies to allow the use of Western weapons to strike military targets within Russia. He believes this decision will enable Ukraine to better defend against attacks on its critical infrastructure and cities.Insiders say that if approved, this capability may first be used in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine is currently fighting against North Korean and Moscow forces. However, one insider mentioned that even if any permission is granted, it is unlikely to reach the extent that Ukraine has requested.It is reported that Ukraine plans to conduct its first long-range strike in the coming days, likely using the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). (Jinshi)
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