【Next Week's Major Economic Events Calendar】

▶️ May 5 (Monday): Due to Buddha's Birthday, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be closed all day, and stock trading will be suspended.

▶️ May 8 (Thursday):

• The Federal Reserve FOMC will announce the latest interest rate decision, with the market focusing on whether to continue easing or signal a rate hike.

• Following the decision, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will hold a monetary policy press conference to interpret the policy direction.

• On the same day, data on initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending May 3 will be released, attracting attention to labor market dynamics.