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TTF benchmark Dutch natural gas futures fell 4.33%, closing at 45.663 euros/MWh, with a cumulative decline of 9.14% in April, mainly trading below 46 euros; in early US trading on April 17, it once fell to 38.178 euros. ICE EU carbon emission trading allowances (futures price) rose 0.55%, closing at 72.59 euros/ton, accumulating a 1.37% decline in April.

MarketVectorTM Digital Assets 100 Mid-Cap Index fell 0.33% to 2,769.13 points, with a cumulative gain of 0.23% in April. During late trading in the Asia-Pacific region on April 18, it reached 3,032.77. MarketVector Digital Assets 100 Index rose 0.58% to 15,035.73 points, with a cumulative gain of 10.22% in April. After a period of continuous growth, it has mainly stayed above 15,000 points since April 14.Currently, Solana is up 1.03%, holding roughly flat so far in April. Dogecoin is up 4.76%, with a cumulative gain of 14.73%—maintaining an overall upward trend, surging significantly from below $0.10 to $0.1118 on April 29. XRP is up 0.79%, with a cumulative gain of 1.66% for the period.Bitcoin is up 1.00%, currently trading at $76,205.47, with a cumulative gain of 11.75% in the period and maintaining an overall upward trend, reaching $79,488.16 during early Asia-Pacific trading on April 27. Ethereum is up 1.16%, currently at $2,256.24, with a cumulative gain of 7.14%. On April 17, it reached $2,465.870 at noon in New York.

The company emphasized that, apart from this project, all its other energy assets across the globe are operating normally and have not been directly affected by geopolitical turmoil. This statement alleviated market concerns about the energy giant's risk exposure amid geopolitical crises. Despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, ConocoPhillips has effectively mitigated regional risks through a diversified global business layout. Management stated that they will continue to monitor developments closely and maintain close communication with their partners in the Qatar energy project.