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The German Engineering Federation maintains its forecast of 1% real output growth in 2026, with the industry's recovery depending on the situation in the Gulf region.

Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 1.33%, DAX futures fell 1.36%, and FTSE futures fell 0.44%.

Germany's March PPI rose 0.2% year-on-year, compared to a forecast of -0.5% and a previous reading of -3.30%.

Ukraine's military intelligence agency: Two Russian landing ships have been sunk in Crimea.

April 20th - The capital market plays a pivotal role in serving the real economy, supporting technological innovation, and promoting the development of new productive forces. Its core function lies in guiding capital to the most promising sectors through an efficient and accurate price discovery mechanism. However, "AI pollution" of financial information is eroding this core function from the ground up, becoming a new source of systemic risk that disrupts resource allocation. Chen Duan explained that algorithmic resonance and sudden liquidity fluctuations triggered by AI pollution can create irrational market shocks and may even trigger cross-market risk contagion, interfering with the transmission effect of macro policies and ultimately weakening the resilience and effectiveness of the capital market in serving the overall national strategy. Therefore, addressing AI pollution is not only a technical or market issue, but also a strategic necessity for maintaining financial security and ensuring the healthy and smooth flow of the financial system.

Iranian Ambassador to Russia: Iran ensures safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz through its legal system.

Iranian Ambassador to Russia: The attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel have failed.

On April 20th, it was reported that on April 17th, under the guidance of the Bond Department of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Zhejiang Securities Regulatory Bureau convened a compliance work conference for bond market operators in its jurisdiction. The conference pointed out that in 2026, the Zhejiang Securities Regulatory Bureau will focus on three key principles to comprehensively advance risk prevention, strengthened regulation, and high-quality development. First, in risk prevention, it will adhere to "controlling new risks and reducing existing risks," effectively mitigating potential risks in the bond market by improving risk monitoring and control mechanisms, closely monitoring risks in key areas, and accelerating the clearing of existing risks. Second, in strengthening regulation, it will adhere to "measured, effective, and efficient" approaches, focusing on improving the precision of regulation, strengthening the governance foundation of issuers, reinforcing the gatekeeping responsibilities of intermediaries, and enhancing the guiding role of regulation. Third, in promoting development, it will adhere to "integrating regulation with service," deepening collaboration with securities exchanges and local government departments by strengthening support for special-purpose bonds, optimizing services for key entities, and assisting in the revitalization of existing assets.

On April 20th, it was reported that the "Hainan Province 15th Five-Year Plan for Service Industry Development (Draft for Public Comment)" was recently released for public comment. The plan mentions coordinating various transportation modes, including aviation, shipping, and urban transportation, optimizing the connection and coordination efficiency between different transportation systems, and building a safe, convenient, efficient, green, and economical modern comprehensive transportation system. It also aims to improve comprehensive transportation service capabilities, support the efficient and convenient export of "new three products" (new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products), and strengthen Hainan's role as a strategic pivot in the "dual circulation" development strategy. By 2030, it aims to increase waterborne freight turnover by 40% and air passenger turnover by 30%.

Huawei Terminal: The Huawei Pura series and all-scenario new product launch event will officially kick off at 14:30 today.

April 20th, Futures News: Economies.com analysts' latest view: Spot gold prices have retreated, mainly due to the Relative Strength Index (RSI) releasing a negative signal after reaching overbought levels. This pullback aims to alleviate the overbought condition and moderate momentum before attempting a renewed upward move. The decline brought prices back to the EMA50 support level, while also finding support at the short-term upward correction trendline. The strengthening of this support area makes it a key technical support zone, potentially helping spot gold prices regain positive momentum and move higher in the coming period.

April 20th, Futures News: Economies.com analysts' latest view: WTI crude oil futures prices surged during intraday trading, primarily supported by a positive signal from the Relative Strength Index (RSI) after reaching oversold levels. This movement reflects an attempt by prices to alleviate oversold conditions and regain some upward momentum. This rally pushed prices to test the short-term downtrend line and also touched the resistance level of the EMA50 moving average. This area is technically significant as it represents a key resistance zone that could determine the subsequent price direction: a successful breakout would confirm a continuation of the rebound; a failed breakout could lead to renewed downward pressure.

April 20th, Futures News: Economies.com analysts' latest view: Brent crude futures maintained a strong upward trend during the session, attempting to recover previous losses. Meanwhile, prices are struggling to alleviate the clearly oversold condition on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), especially given the positive signals. Nevertheless, Brent crude futures continue to face dynamic negative pressure, primarily reflected in its price trading below the 50-day EMA, which further reinforces the dominance and stability of the corrective downtrend, especially as prices fluctuate near the support trendline of this trend path.

According to Iranian media Mizan, Iran today executed two people accused of involvement in an "Israel-linked spy network."

On April 20th, Yu Hao, founder of Dreame Technology, revealed that since its establishment in 2017, the company has achieved an average annual revenue growth of 100% for eight consecutive years while maintaining a high profit margin. Its products are sold to over 120 countries and regions worldwide, with a market share ranking number one in more than 30 markets.

On April 20th, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Chairman Frederick Ma stated on the 19th that, facing the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Hong Kong should "turn crisis into opportunity," viewing the situation as an opportunity to attract global capital and talent to solidify its position as an international financial center. Simultaneously, the HKTDC officially launched the "Global Access" one-stop service, leveraging the resources of its 51 offices worldwide and utilizing Hong Kong's professional services in accounting, taxation, finance, and verification to fully support mainland enterprises in expanding into international markets. Ma pointed out that the national "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes innovation and technology, bringing significant opportunities to Hong Kong. He revealed that the HKTDC has already held 16 meetings on the "15th Five-Year Plan" in mainland China, inviting representatives from Hong Kong and mainland enterprises to discuss innovation, technology, and talent development. He reiterated that Hong Kong must effectively utilize and strengthen its role as a "super-connector" and "super-value-added agent" to consolidate its position as an international financial center.

A Bank of Japan survey indicates that Japanese households expect the average inflation rate to be 10.3% five years from now, with a median of 5.0%.