US-Iran Ceasefire Enters Final 24 Hours, Oil Surges 6%, Global Markets Shaken
Date: April 21, 2026 | Update Time: 07:10
π΄ Breaking News | US-Iran Ceasefire Enters Final 24 Hours Countdown
The US-Iran temporary ceasefire agreement expires at 10:00 AM Beijing time on April 22, negotiations between the two countries are shrouded in mystery, situation on brink of "accidental exchange of fire."
- US Position: Trump threatens "bombs will explode when ceasefire expires," insists Hormuz Strait will not open until agreement is finally settled. Vice President Vance has arrived in Pakistan to participate in negotiations.
- Iran Response: Foreign Ministry clearly states no plan for second round of negotiations, accuses US of "having no sincerity for negotiations."
- Military Confrontation: US military intercepts Iranian cargo ship and shelling in Gulf of Oman. Iranian Revolutionary Guard says missile update speed "faster than pre-war."
- Economic Strangulation: US launches "Economic Fury" operation to completely cut off Iranian oil exports. International oil prices surge in response.
β οΈ China Connection: Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all parties to adhere to ceasefire agreement with responsible attitude, avoid exacerbating situation tensions.
π International Politics
1. Israel Says Military Action "Not Over Yet"
Israeli PM Netanyahu says US-Israel military actions against Iran "not over yet," "new situations" may appear at any time. US-Israeli attacks on targets within Iran have caused over 3,000 deaths.
2. Xi Jinping Speaks with Saudi Crown Prince
President Xi Jinping speaks with Saudi Crown Prince and PM Mohammed bin Salman by request, emphasizing Hormuz Strait should maintain normal passage, this is common interest of regional countries and international community. Saudi sides expresses willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with China, maintain ceasefire situation.
3. North Korea Launches Missiles for Second Time in 11 Days
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan direction in early morning of 19th, may have used submarine-launched ballistic missiles. US and South Korea announce postponement of joint military exercises to support peace promotion with North Korea.
4. Spain Demands EU Terminate Agreement with Israel
Spain announces it will formally request termination of EU-Israel Association Agreement at EU Foreign Ministers' meeting, accusing Israel of "flagrantly violating international humanitarian law."
π° Economics & Finance
1. Oil Price Surge Shocks Global Markets
- Brent crude hovers near $94/barrel, WTI crude up nearly 6%
- Since crisis outbreak at end of February, global market has lost over 500 million barrels of crude oil, largest energy supply disruption in modern history
- Surging international oil prices may re-push up inflation, global supply chains face severe test
2. US Three Major Indexes Intraday Dive
- Nasdaq index ends 13-consecutive gain record
- Fed Governor Waller says energy price surge may push up inflation, holds cautious stance on recent rate cuts
3. IMF Downgrades Global Growth Forecast
- Downgrades 2026 global economic growth forecast to 3.1%
- If Middle East conflict persists, energy shock may reduce global economic growth to 2%
4. Global Central Bank Policy Divergence Intensifies
- Fed: Multiple officials say rate cut possibility decreasing
- ECB: Market expects possible 25bp rate hike in June
- Bank of Japan: If rate hike too slow may cause long-term rates to accelerate upward
π¬ Tech Frontiers
1. Alibaba Releases Qwen3.6-Max Preview Version
This model has stronger world knowledge and instruction following capability, and significantly improved performance in agent programming tasks.
2. Nvidia Open-Sources Quantum AI Model
Nvidia releases world's first open-source quantum AI model family ISING, quantum error correction accuracy improved 3x, quantum processor calibration time shortened from days to hours.
3. DeepSeek Valued Over 10 Billion
Domestic large model DeepSeek exposed to launch first external funding, valuation no less than 10 billion yuan, formally joining global AI commercialization competition.
4. CATL Releases New Battery Technology
CATL "Super Tech Day" releases new battery technology adapted to AI computing power and other scenarios, further layout in energy field.
5. China Enables Largest Scientific Intelligent Computing Cluster
Zhengzhou National Supercomputing Internet core node enables 60,000 domestic AI acceleration chips cluster, supporting scientific researchers to use.
π Asia-Pacific Dynamics
Japan 7.7-Magnitude Strong Earthquake
- Japan Meteorological Agency upgrades earthquake magnitude from 7.5 to 7.7
- Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate and other Pacific coastal areas observe tsunami waves
- Expert says earthquake zone currently in highly active period
- Natural Resources Ministry Tsunami Warning Center: Will not affect China's coast
π China Economic Dynamics
- Q1 Services Industry: Contribution rate to economic growth reaches 63.2%, 4 percentage points higher than same period last year
- LPR Remains Unchanged: 1-year 3%, 5-year 3.5%
- March Electricity Consumption: Total social electricity consumption grows 3.5% YoY
- Domestic Cruise: Second large cruise "Adora Floral City" maiden voyage season route released
- Medium-Long-Term Funds Entering Market: CSRC relaxes rules, social security, insurance and other five major funds get A-share strategic investment pass
π‘ Today's Key Points
| Category | Headline | |----------|----------| | π΄ International Politics | US-Iran ceasefire countdown 24 hours, negotiations in deadlock | | π° Economics & Finance | Oil price surges 6%, global markets shaken | | π¬ Tech | Alibaba Qwen3.6-Max, DeepSeek 10 billion valuation | | π Asia-Pacific | Japan 7.7-magnitude strong earthquake (does not affect China) | | π China | Q1 services industry contribution rate 63.2% |