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On April 6, Goldman Sachs' latest report indicated that the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy transportation artery, is under pressure due to conflicts in the Middle East, leading to extreme stress on the oil supply chain and an increasing risk of localized 'oil shortages.' The analysis highlights that the impact is particularly pronounced in Asia, where several economies are heavily reliant on energy imports from the Persian Gulf, with some countries sourcing about 50% of their fuel from the region, and nations like South Korea and Singapore being even more dependent on the Middle East. Although there has not yet been a global supply disruption, the buffers maintained through inventory consumption, trade redirection, and export restrictions are weakening. Data shows that by late March, net oil imports in Asia had significantly declined, reflecting rapidly rising supply pressures. By category, naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are experiencing severe shortages due to tight inventories, while diesel and jet fuel prices continue to rise, compounded by market hoarding behavior that further increases volatility. Some countries have already shown signs of fuel rationing or supply interruptions, with India and Thailand beginning to implement intervention measures. Goldman Sachs emphasizes that while a structural global supply crisis has not yet emerged, if disturbances in the Strait of Hormuz persist, localized energy shortages and surging oil prices will further intensify, particularly impacting regions with high import dependence.

[Goldman Sachs Warns of Risks in the Strait of Hormuz: Asia May Face Localized 'Oil Shortages' and Price Surge]On April 6, Goldman Sachs' latest report indicated that the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy transportation artery, is under pressure due to conflicts in the Middle East, leading to extreme stress on the oil supply chain and an increasing risk of localized 'oil shortages.' The analysis highlights that the impact is particularly pronounced in Asia, where several economies are heavily reliant on energy imports from the Persian Gulf, with some countries sourcing about 50% of their fuel from the region, and nations like South Korea and Singapore being even more dependent on the Middle East. Although there has not yet been a global supply disruption, the buffers maintained through inventory consumption, trade redirection, and export restrictions are weakening. Data shows that by late March, net oil imports in Asia had significantly declined, reflecting rapidly rising supply pressures. By category, naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are experiencing severe shortages due to tight inventories, while diesel and jet fuel prices continue to rise, compounded by market hoarding behavior that further increases volatility. Some countries have already shown signs of fuel rationing or supply interruptions, with India and Thailand beginning to implement intervention measures. Goldman Sachs emphasizes that while a structural global supply crisis has not yet emerged, if disturbances in the Strait of Hormuz persist, localized energy shortages and surging oil prices will further intensify, particularly impacting regions with high import dependence.

Goldman Sachs Warns of Risks in the Strait of Hormuz: Asia May Face Localized 'Oil Shortages' and Price Surge

On April 6, local time, a petrochemical complex in the southern Iranian city of Marvdasht was attacked by the U.S. and Israel, resulting in a fire. It is reported that the fire has now been brought under control and did not cause significant damage. Earlier reports indicated that petrochemical facilities in South Pars and Assaluyeh in Bushehr Province were also attacked on the same day. (Jinshi)

[Another Iranian Petrochemical Facility Attacked]On April 6, local time, a petrochemical complex in the southern Iranian city of Marvdasht was attacked by the U.S. and Israel, resulting in a fire. It is reported that the fire has now been brought under control and did not cause significant damage. Earlier reports indicated that petrochemical facilities in South Pars and Assaluyeh in Bushehr Province were also attacked on the same day. (Jinshi)

Another Iranian Petrochemical Facility Attacked

According to US media reports on the 6th, a White House official stated that the 45-day ceasefire plan between the US and Iran is just one of the 'many proposals' currently under discussion. The official indicated that President Trump has not yet approved the plan, and US military actions against Iran are still ongoing. (Xinhua News Agency)

[US Media: 45-Day Ceasefire Plan is Just One of Many Proposals]According to US media reports on the 6th, a White House official stated that the 45-day ceasefire plan between the US and Iran is just one of the 'many proposals' currently under discussion. The official indicated that President Trump has not yet approved the plan, and US military actions against Iran are still ongoing. (Xinhua News Agency)

US Media: 45-Day Ceasefire Plan is Just One of Many Proposals

On April 6, the White House stated that President Trump has not yet approved the ceasefire plan. The potential ceasefire proposal is just one of many ideas.

[Trump Has Not Approved Ceasefire Plan]On April 6, the White House stated that President Trump has not yet approved the ceasefire plan. The potential ceasefire proposal is just one of many ideas.

Trump Has Not Approved Ceasefire Plan

On April 6, Wells Fargo stated that it expects the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates unchanged in 2026, revising its previous forecast of two rate cuts this year. (Jinshi)

[Wells Fargo: Fed Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged in 2026]On April 6, Wells Fargo stated that it expects the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates unchanged in 2026, revising its previous forecast of two rate cuts this year. (Jinshi)

Wells Fargo: Fed Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged in 2026

On April 6, two tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar appear to have abandoned their attempts to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and exit the Persian Gulf. According to vessel tracking data, the 'Al Daayen' and 'Rasheeda' had sailed east towards waters near Oman after loading LNG at a Qatari export facility at the end of February, but subsequently turned back. Since the end of February, no LNG-laden tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. According to Kpler's vessel data, Qatar has delivered two shipments of LNG to Kuwait in recent weeks. These supplies likely came from Qatar's storage tanks, thus avoiding the need to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. There is uncertainty in vessel tracking around the Persian Gulf due to the potential for electronic interference or active transponder shutdowns for ships navigating in high-risk areas.

[Strait of Hormuz Passage Remains Blocked, Two Qatari LNG Vessels Turn Back]On April 6, two tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar appear to have abandoned their attempts to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and exit the Persian Gulf. According to vessel tracking data, the 'Al Daayen' and 'Rasheeda' had sailed east towards waters near Oman after loading LNG at a Qatari export facility at the end of February, but subsequently turned back. Since the end of February, no LNG-laden tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. According to Kpler's vessel data, Qatar has delivered two shipments of LNG to Kuwait in recent weeks. These supplies likely came from Qatar's storage tanks, thus avoiding the need to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. There is uncertainty in vessel tracking around the Persian Gulf due to the potential for electronic interference or active transponder shutdowns for ships navigating in high-risk areas.

Strait of Hormuz Passage Remains Blocked, Two Qatari LNG Vessels Turn Back

On April 6, local time, a petrochemical complex in the southern Iranian city of Marvdasht was attacked by the US and Israel, resulting in a fire. It is reported that the fire has now been brought under control and has not caused significant damage. Earlier reports indicated that petrochemical facilities in South Pars and Assaluyeh in Bushehr Province were also attacked on the same day. (Jinshi)

[Another Iranian Petrochemical Facility Attacked]On April 6, local time, a petrochemical complex in the southern Iranian city of Marvdasht was attacked by the US and Israel, resulting in a fire. It is reported that the fire has now been brought under control and has not caused significant damage. Earlier reports indicated that petrochemical facilities in South Pars and Assaluyeh in Bushehr Province were also attacked on the same day. (Jinshi)

On April 6, Citi stated that it expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates in September, previously anticipating a rate cut in June.

[Citi: Fed Expected to Cut Rates in September, Previously Anticipated in June]On April 6, Citi stated that it expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates in September, previously anticipating a rate cut in June.

Citi: Fed Expected to Cut Rates in September, Previously Anticipated in June

On April 6, BitMine disclosed that as of April 5, 2026, its total staked Ethereum has reached 3,334,637 ETH, valued at approximately $7.1 billion based on a price of about $2,123, representing a significant portion of its total holding of around 4.5 million ETH. Data shows that BitMine's ETH staking scale has rapidly increased since the beginning of the year: from approximately 659,000 ETH in early January, it has continuously risen to the current 3.33 million ETH, after maintaining around 3.04 million ETH from February to March before accelerating again. In terms of returns, the current Composite Ethereum Staking Rate (CESR) is approximately 2.74%, while BitMine's staking yield over the past seven days is about 2.78%, slightly above the market average. Analysts believe that BitMine's continuous expansion of its ETH staking scale reflects its strategy centered on income-generating asset allocation, further strengthening the balance between on-chain yields and long-term holdings.

[BitMine's Ethereum Staking Volume Reaches 3.33 Million, Valued at $7.1 Billion]On April 6, BitMine disclosed that as of April 5, 2026, its total staked Ethereum has reached 3,334,637 ETH, valued at approximately $7.1 billion based on a price of about $2,123, representing a significant portion of its total holding of around 4.5 million ETH. Data shows that BitMine's ETH staking scale has rapidly increased since the beginning of the year: from approximately 659,000 ETH in early January, it has continuously risen to the current 3.33 million ETH, after maintaining around 3.04 million ETH from February to March before accelerating again. In terms of returns, the current Composite Ethereum Staking Rate (CESR) is approximately 2.74%, while BitMine's staking yield over the past seven days is about 2.78%, slightly above the market average. Analysts believe that BitMine's continuous expansion of its ETH staking scale reflects its strategy centered on income-generating asset allocation, further strengthening the balance between on-chain yields and long-term holdings.

BitMine's Ethereum Staking Volume Reaches 3.33 Million, Valued at $7.1 Billion

The deputy chief of India’s central bank took aim at stablecoins during a finance conference in Singapore on Monday, describing them as wholly replaceable by central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
“There’s no use case that private digital currency can provide that fiat digital currency cannot,” Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar told attendees at the Future of Finance Forum, organized by the Bretton Woods Committee and Singapore-headquartered DBS Bank.

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【Stablecoins can be completely replaced by CBDC, RBI deputy governor says】The deputy chief of India’s central bank took aim at stablecoins during a finance conference in Singapore on Monday, describing them as wholly replaceable by central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
“There’s no use case that private digital currency can provide that fiat digital currency cannot,” Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar told attendees at the Future of Finance Forum, organized by the Bretton Woods Committee and Singapore-headquartered DBS Bank.

Stablecoins can be completely replaced by CBDC, RBI deputy governor says

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