● U.S. non-farm payrolls adjusted for April increased by 177,000, expected 130,000
According to PANews reports, U.S. non-farm payrolls adjusted for April increased by 177,000, exceeding expectations of 130,000. The previous value was revised from 228,000 to 185,000.
● "Federal Reserve Mouthpiece": Non-farm payrolls reduce the possibility of interest rate cuts in June
According to Jin10 data reports, "Federal Reserve Mouthpiece" Nick Timiraos stated that the employment report for April makes the possibility of a rate cut in June smaller. This is because there will only be one more employment report before then, and the Federal Reserve does not need to make any statements regarding the June meeting next week.
● Barclays and Goldman Sachs expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates in July
According to Jin10 data reports, after the non-farm employment data was released, Barclays expects the Federal Reserve to implement its next rate cut in July, previously expected in June. Goldman Sachs also made the same adjustment.
According to Shenchao TechFlow reports, on May 2, CNBC reported that Goldman Sachs' global digital asset head Mathew McDermott stated at TOKEN2049 that they will expand digital asset trading activities and explore crypto lending.
Mathew McDermott pointed out that more and more Goldman Sachs clients wish to actively participate in digital asset trading, and Goldman Sachs will focus on business implementation and hopes to obtain various regulatory approvals. In the future, it will promote tokenization and collateral liquidity business.
● Market news: Strategy plans to raise $84 billion in two years to purchase Bitcoin
According to Odaily Planet Daily reports, market news indicates that Strategy announced the "42/42 Plan", aiming to raise $84 billion in the next two years to purchase Bitcoin.
Previously, the company invested $42 billion in the "21/21 Plan". The company reported a loss of $4.23 billion in the first quarter, with a loss of $16.49 per share, and revenue fell 3.6% to $111.1 million, below expectations.
● Arthur Hayes believes it is already altcoin season
According to BlockBeats reports, on May 2, Arthur Hayes stated on social media that many people asked him "When will altcoin season arrive?" But he personally believes that it is already altcoin season.
● S&P 500 index rises for nine consecutive days, setting the longest record since 2004
According to Shenchao TechFlow reports, on May 3, the U.S. stock market closed, with the S&P 500 index rising for the ninth consecutive day, setting the longest consecutive rise record since 2004.
