European Stock Markets Open Lower; DAX30 Down 0.31%, IBEX35 Falls 0.67%

Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Hits 52.2 in April, Signaling Expansion

Gate News message, April 23 — S&P Global released data on April 23 showing that the Eurozone's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for April came in at 52.2 on its preliminary reading. A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion in manufacturing

After Taiwan stocks reached new highs, they rapidly plunged; Cai Minghan: The divergence from the Nasdaq 500 is too high, so it is entirely reasonable to consolidate and take a rest.

Today (4/23), TSMC (2330) hit a new high of 2,135 yuan, driving Taiwan stocks to log a new peak of 38,921 points. However, during the session, international geopolitical news caused risk-avoidance sentiment to heat up; after the market surged to highs, it rapidly sold off, with intraday fluctuations of more than 1,700 points. It ultimately closed at 37,714 points, down 0.43%. The listed trading value exceeded 1.4 trillion yuan, the largest on record. Veteran Taiwan stock analyst Ming-Han Tsai said that, currently, the divergence rate between Taiwan stocks and the Nasdaq Financial (Fei) index has reached the highest level in recent years, and it is “very reasonable” for the market to enter a period of rest and consolidation. After TSMC leads Taiwan stocks to new highs, it then sells off In today’s early trading, TSMC (2330) set a new high of 2,135 yuan, lifting the broader market to the historical high of 38,921 points. Subsequently, geopolitical risk rose due to the U.S. State Department’s call for citizens to leave some parts of the Middle East. The news sparked demand for hedging, causing the index to fall quickly; the intraday high-low range

Middle East situation escalates? The U.S. State Department urgently urges citizens: Leave Iran and Lebanon immediately

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, and the U.S. State Department has warned American citizens in Iran and Lebanon to leave immediately. They should prioritize taking commercial flights, and they may also consider exiting by land. Some Iranian airspace has partially reopened; people need to evacuate quickly and stay alert to local updates. The situation in Lebanon is complex—be sure to evacuate when commercial air travel is available. Rubio urged people to register for STEP; the government will help arrange charter flights and waive evacuation fees. Asian stocks fell, and Bitcoin dropped below 78K.

Hong Kong Stocks Fall at Midday: Hang Seng Index Down 1.12%, Tech Index Drops 2.31%

Hong Kong stocks fell midday: Hang Seng −1.12%, Hang Seng Tech −2.31%. Tech names slid (Xiaomi ~−3%; Meituan, Tencent ~−1%), while airlines dropped sharply (China Eastern ~−7%; Air China ~−4%). Midday Hong Kong market update noting declines in the Hang Seng and Hang Seng Tech indices, tech-led losses for Xiaomi, Meituan and Tencent, and sharp drops in airline shares China Eastern and Air China.

European Stock Index Futures Decline, Stoxx 50 and DAX 30 Both Down Over 1%

Gate News message, April 23 — European stock index futures fell, with both the Stoxx Europe 50 index (a benchmark index tracking the 50 largest blue-chip companies in the eurozone) and the DAX 30 index (Germany's primary equity benchmark) declining

TradFi Fall Alert: TW88 (MSCI Taiwan) Falls Over 3%

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, TW88 (MSCI Taiwan) has dropped by 3% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market