EUR/USD
1.17036
-0.332%
Gold
4738.36
0.389%
Oil
91.650
2.227%
USD/JPY
159.558
0.115%
GBP/USD
1.35017
-0.041%
GBP/JPY
215.435
0.087%
Real-time News
On April 23, TSMC showcased its latest generation of chip manufacturing technologies, stating that it expects to produce smaller, faster chips without relying on ASMLs expensive new machines. TSMC, which manufactures chips for numerous companies including Nvidia, Apple, and Google, demonstrated two improvements to its chip manufacturing technologies: one called A13, slated for production in 2029 and potentially used in AI chips; and the other called N2U, a more economical option for manufacturing chips for mobile phones, laptops, and AI devices. For all the technologies TSMC showcased on Wednesday, the company plans to leverage the potential of its existing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines from its Dutch supplier ASML, rather than moving to the next-generation high numerical aperture (High-NA) EUV machines, which cost up to $400 million each—approximately twice the cost of the older machines. Kevin Zhang, TSMCs Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, stated, "I think this is where our R&D department has done a really good job of utilizing existing EUV technology while setting an aggressive technology miniaturization roadmap. Thats definitely an advantage."White House Press Secretary Levitt: (When asked whether Europeans would participate in the lockdown) Well wait and see.National Refinery of Pakistan (NRL): The Darigwan district was attacked, and security forces have taken control of the area and are conducting a clearing operation.White House Press Secretary Levitt: The oil tanks on Harg Island are completely full.In an interview with US media on the 22nd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he is open to a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but he sees no possibility of progress in peace negotiations until the conflict with Iran ends and the US and Israel reach a final ceasefire with Iran. According to Ukraines Interfax news agency, Zelenskyy understood the US focus on Iran, but emphasized that Ukraine is equally important and cannot be ignored. He stressed that the conflict in Ukraine cannot be "resolved later," and a way to resolve both crises simultaneously must be found.
