● U.S. officials: The next trade agreement will be announced when Trump returns
According to Shenchao TechFlow, on May 14, National Economic Council Director Hassett stated that when President Trump returns to the U.S., he will announce the next trade agreement. Hassett also mentioned that there are currently about 20-25 agreements on the trade negotiation table.
● Trump: Will impose tariffs on countries that impose tariffs on the U.S.
According to Shenchao TechFlow, on May 13, President Trump stated that he would impose tariffs on countries that impose tariffs on the U.S. Congress is about to pass the largest tax cut bill in history. The tax relief bill is making 'smooth progress' in Congress and will become a rocket to propel the U.S. economy to new heights. Trump expects the stock market to rise sharply.
● U.S. April unadjusted CPI year-on-year 2.3%, seasonally adjusted CPI month-on-month 0.2%
According to PANews, the U.S. April unadjusted CPI year-on-year is 2.3%, expected 2.40%, previous value 2.40%. The U.S. April seasonally adjusted CPI month-on-month is 0.2%, expected 0.30%, previous value -0.10%. The U.S. April unadjusted core CPI year-on-year is 2.8%, expected 2.8%, previous value 2.8%. The U.S. April seasonally adjusted core CPI month-on-month is 0.2%, expected 0.30%, previous value 0.1%.
● Traders bet on Fed rate cuts in September and October
According to ChainCatcher, traders continue to bet that the Fed will make its first rate cut in September and a second cut in October.
● Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 year-end target for 2025 to 6100 points
According to Shenchao TechFlow, on May 13, Goldman Sachs raised its S&P 500 year-end target for 2025 from 5900 points to 6100 points.
According to BlockBeats, Sentora stated that on May 13, the number of Bitcoins held by short-term holders has surged to its highest level since January this year. This usually indicates that new investors are actively accumulating and coincides with periods of increased bullish sentiment in the market.
● SEC delays decision on Grayscale's spot SOLANA ETF for evaluation
According to Wu's report, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on Grayscale's spot SOLANA ETF to allow more time for evaluation.
● YZi Labs launches entrepreneurial acceleration project EASY Residence
YZi Labs announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it is recruiting for a 10-week offline entrepreneurial acceleration project EASY Residence, aimed at founders in the fields of Web3, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. YZi Labs will invest $500,000 in each selected team, which includes a $150,000 investment for 5% equity in the form of a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), and an additional $350,000 unlimited SAFE investment during the next round of financing after the demo day.
