Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-18 22:40Company - Google and Apple are intensifying their efforts in generative artificial intelligence by entering the music creation sector [3] - Goldman Sachs CEO admits to holding Bitcoin despite a long-standing skepticism towards cryptocurrencies [3] - AI startup World Labs, founded by Fei-Fei Li, has raised $1 billion in funding [3] - Google has launched the Pixel 10a priced at $499 ahead of the iPhone 17e release [3] - A new fund will open investment channels for retail investors in SpaceX and Anthropic [3] - Hedge fund AlphaQuest has closed after three consecutive years of losses, returning funds to investors [3] - Cryptocurrency lending company Ledn has issued Bitcoin-backed bonds in the ABS market [3] - Elliott Management is urging the London Stock Exchange Group to divest assets and repurchase £5 billion in stock [3] - Snap has surpassed 25 million subscribers, with direct revenue reaching an annualized scale of $1 billion [3] - Uber plans to introduce incentives to promote the construction of electric vehicle charging stations [3] Industry - The U.S. Energy Secretary states that Venezuela's oil production is expected to increase by up to 40% this year [3] - Hassett criticizes the New York Fed's research on tariffs harming U.S. companies, suggesting accountability for involved personnel [3] - Rabobank indicates that Christine Lagarde's potential departure could alleviate downward risks for the euro [3] - Apple has decoupled from Nasdaq trends, becoming a safe haven against market volatility caused by AI [3] - Analysts suggest that the expanded collaboration between Nvidia and Meta may negatively impact Intel [3] - The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes highlight inflation concerns, with some officials considering potential interest rate hikes [3] - The Fed's Vice Chair for Supervision indicates that bank capital reform plans are expected to be introduced by the end of Q1 [3] - The White House Press Secretary states that it would be wise for Iran to reach an agreement with Trump [3] - The White House Press Secretary also mentions progress in trilateral talks regarding Russia and Ukraine [3] - Trump emphasizes the threat from Iran, urging the UK to retain Diego Garcia [3] - The yield on the 20-year U.S. Treasury bond was recorded at 4.664% [3] - The Japanese yen has depreciated as the dollar strengthens, with the Fed confirming inquiries about exchange rates [3] - The U.S. stock market sees a rebound led by tech stocks, with data indicating robust economic performance [3] - In the U.S. bond market, Treasury bonds have declined, with weak demand observed in the 20-year bond auction [3] - Oil prices have experienced the largest increase since October, as the market weighs risks from U.S.-Iran conflicts [3] - In the European bond market, German and UK bonds remain stable, with a flattening yield curve [3] - Macron criticizes social media platforms for using free speech as a defense, calling it nonsense [3]