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格隆汇 April 7｜US corporate equipment orders rebounded in February, indicating that companies were advancing investment plans before the outbreak of the Iran war. Data released by the US Department of Commerce on Tuesday showed that non-defense capital goods orders (excluding aircraft) grew by 0.6% in February, compared with the economists’ median forecast of 0.5% growth. Total durable goods orders fell by 1.4%, mainly reflecting a decline in aircraft orders. Boeing stated that its aircraft orders in February decreased compared to the previous month. The durable goods report showed increases in orders for computers, automobiles, metals, and machinery. Economists expect business investment to remain robust this year as companies continue investing in artificial intelligence and take advantage of more favorable tax provisions. However, it remains unclear how cautious companies may become due to the Iran war.

Odaily reports that CME Group has announced plans to launch Avalanche (AVAX) and Sui (SUI) futures contracts on May 4, 2026, further expanding its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives product line. The launch is currently pending regulatory approval. It is reported that market participants can choose between micro and standard contracts: 1. AVAX futures: 5,000 AVAX; Micro AVAX futures: 500 AVAX; 2. SUI futures: 50,000 SUI; Micro SUI futures: 5,000 SUI.

```htmlGolden Ten Data April 7｜Bernstein analysts stated in a report on Monday that thanks to the strong sales of the iPhone 17 series, Apple’s smartphone product iPhone maintained robust sales momentum last month. From September last year to January this year, the overall sales of iPhone 17 increased by 20% compared to iPhone 16 in the same period of the previous fiscal year. Global iPhone "sell-through sales" (sales from retailers to end consumers) in February increased by 26% year-on-year.```