TradFi Rise Alert: NZDCHF (NZD/CHF) Rises Over 0.5%

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for April 21

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh on April 21. Political uncertainty surrounds his nomination due to Senator Tom Tillis's opposition. Key macroeconomic data releases are also expected this week.

Does the Financial Supervisory Commission plan to distribute dividends in US dollars? Foreign investors holding companies such as TSMC emerge as the biggest winners

Taiwan is evaluating whether to allow publicly listed companies to pay dividends directly in U.S. dollars, which is expected to reduce foreign investors’ currency-exchange costs and help stabilize the exchange rate, but the timing of the policy remains unclear. This change would benefit foreign investment firms, especially TSMC, but local investors face operational inconveniences, and the regulatory support still needs to be improved. The measure is intended to enhance the appeal of Taiwan’s stock market to keep pace with competition in global capital markets.

Japan's 40-Year Government Bond Yield Falls 7 Basis Points to 3.775%

Japan's 40-year government bond yield dropped to 3.775%, down 7 basis points, while the 20-year bond yield decreased to 3.230%, falling by 3.5 basis points.

TradFi Rise Alert: USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) Rises Over 1.5%

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCLP (US Dollar vs Chile Peso) has surged by 1.5% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

War severely hurts Dubai’s tourism and financial standing, WSJ: The United Arab Emirates is seeking U.S. financial assistance

Dubai, as the economic core of the United Arab Emirates, is facing wartime challenges. Since the end of February, it has been hit by large numbers of drone and missile attacks, affecting tourism and oil trade. This has led to fewer international flights and concerns about capital outflows, as the UAE is actively negotiating with the United States on a currency swap mechanism to address potential liquidity crises.

Canada PM Carney Says U.S. Trade Shift Has Turned Canadian Advantages into Disadvantages

Canadian Prime Minister Carney addressed changing Canada-U.S. relations, noting past advantages have become disadvantages due to the U.S. raising tariffs. He urged for diversifying trade to mitigate reliance on the U.S. and emphasized the need for strategic planning over hope.