Market wrap: EU sanctions HTX, ECB expands climate policy, and Wall Street rises

HTX, a cryptocurrency exchange linked to Justin Sun, has been sanctioned by the EU over alleged ties to Russia’s financial evasion efforts.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has begun implementing an enhanced repo facility designed to enhance liquidity management and support financial stability across the Eurozone.

Wall Street edged higher on Friday as investors navigated a mix of corporate earnings, Middle East tensions, and new tariffs.

The U.S. is considering additional tariffs on EU goods in response to fines imposed on American tech firms by the European Union.

Ten people were killed in a Russian attack on a drone exhibition near Kyiv, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defense industry, as reported in this story.

The ECB has announced the extension of climate factors in its Eurosystem collateral framework to non-financial corporate credit claims, marking a significant step in integrating sustainability into monetary policy, as detailed in this article.

The Federal Reserve’s decision and Middle East developments will dominate the week ahead, influencing FX and bond markets, as outlined in this report.

Macro Kingdom is facing a risk-off session with an oil supply shock overlay, affecting market liquidity and investor sentiment.

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