Market Overview - Major stock indices in the US and Europe showed positive movements, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 1.07% and the S&P 500 increasing by 0.58% [2] - The UK FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline of 0.32%, while the German DAX30 rose by 1.02% [2] - In Asia, the Indian Sensex fell by 0.51%, contrasting with the Vietnamese VNINDEX which increased by 1.55% [2] Trade Agreement - The US and UK have reached a new trade agreement that includes partial tariff reductions and expanded market access for certain products [3] - Specific details of the agreement are still pending, with a 10% additional tariff on the first 100,000 cars exported from the UK to the US, and a 25% tariff on any excess [3] - The UK is expected to reduce or eliminate non-tariff barriers for US products, including beef, ethanol, and grains [3] Financial Developments - The Bank of England has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, indicating a cautious approach to future rate changes based on inflation trends [4] - Apple is developing new specialized chips for smart glasses and AI servers, aiming for production by 2026-2027, and is also working on new M-series Mac chips [4] - The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has reversed its decision to regulate Google’s payment business, indicating a shift in regulatory focus [4] Cryptocurrency Market - Coinbase has announced plans to acquire Deribit, the largest cryptocurrency options trading platform, for nearly $2.9 billion, which includes $700 million in cash and 11 million shares of Coinbase Class A common stock [5] - This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Coinbase's competitive position against major players like Binance in the global market [5] Philanthropic Commitment - Bill Gates has pledged to donate nearly all of his personal wealth, amounting to approximately $200 billion, to support the world's poorest populations through his foundation by 2045 [6] - Gates aims to accelerate his philanthropic efforts, stating a commitment to distribute his wealth before his death [6]

智通财经APP获悉，周四，三大指数上涨。特朗普8日在白宫宣布，美国与英国达成一项新的贸易协 议，部分撤回特定领域的关税，进一步扩大双方产品的市场准入。根据白宫发布的文件，每年从英国出 口到美国的前10万辆汽车将按照10%的额外关税税率征税，超过部分则按25%的额外关税税率征税。英 国将削减或者取消非关税壁垒，对美国牛肉、乙醇、谷物等产品及一些工业产品扩大市场准入。英国政 府当天在官网发表声明说，英国出口至美国的钢铝产品的关税将被取消。英国进口到美国的汽车关税将 由现在的27.5%下调至10%。此外，在一定配额内，英国的农产品出口美国也将实行零关税。英国将把 自美国进口的乙醇的关税降至零。此外，白宫方面强调，美国此前对贸易伙伴加征的10%所谓"对等关 税"将继续保留。 【美股】截至收盘，道指涨254.48点，涨幅为0.62%，报41368.45点；纳指涨189.98点，涨幅为1.07%， 报17928.14点；标普500指数涨32.66点，涨幅为0.58%，报5663.94点。加密货币概念股领涨大市，嘉楠 科技(CAN.US)涨近9%，Robinhood(HOOD.US)涨8%，Strategy(MSTR.US ...