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Stronger-than-expected March jobs data, with payroll growth hitting a recent high and unemployment dipping, temporarily alleviates the Fed's balancing act. Financial markets swiftly pared back expectations for interest rate cuts this year, with bets nearly vanishing.
Read MoreCharles Schwab announces the launch of 'Schwab Crypto,' a dedicated account for trading Bitcoin and Ethereum. The internally-built platform will roll out nationwide in early 2026, excluding New York and Louisiana, marking a significant expansion into digital assets by the traditional finance giant.
Read MoreFederal Reserve official Mary Daly argues for a shift in labor market analysis. She emphasizes that ratios like the employment-population ratio and unemployment rate provide a clearer picture of market health and workforce size changes than monthly job creation figures alone.
Read MoreDespite strong March job gains, a senior economist warns the US labor market remains fundamentally fragile. Businesses are turning cautious, prioritizing productivity over hiring. The market may enter a "frozen" state with selective recruitment. Geopolitical tensions elevate the risk of recession to 40%.
Read MoreOn April 3, the Israeli Defense Forces announced a new round of military strikes targeting key infrastructure in Tehran, Iran's capital. This action marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, drawing international attention to its potential impact on global security.
Read MoreThe U.S. has doubled its reinsurance guarantee for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to $40 billion, partnering with major insurers. This move aims to bolster trade confidence by enhancing maritime risk coverage. Vessel eligibility requires detailed operational and ownership disclosures.
Read MoreUS job growth rebounded strongly in March, easing recession fears. However, underlying data reveals increased volatility, falling labor force participation, and slowing demand—signs of potential weakness that warrant close monitoring in coming months.
Read MoreStephanie Cutter, former campaign manager for President Obama, has joined event-based trading platform Kalshi as a policy advisor. This move highlights the FinTech sector's growing recruitment of professionals with deep government and policy expertise to navigate regulatory landscapes.
Read MoreA newly released budget proposal outlines an optimistic economic forecast. It projects that by fiscal year 2027, the U.S. real GDP will grow at an annual rate of 3.1%, with the Consumer Price Index expected to rise moderately to 2.3%.
Read MoreCircle has minted a staggering $30 billion worth of USDC over the past four days, at a rate of 750 million per day. This massive issuance, far exceeding recent norms, is sparking intense speculation about capital movements and potential market impacts.
Read MoreThe Trump administration has submitted a fiscal year 2027 budget request, seeking $2.2 trillion in funding for federal government agencies. This substantial proposal will significantly impact government operations, public services, and national fiscal policy, sparking widespread debate.
Read MoreDespite strong March jobs data, analysts warn of persistent risks in the US labor market. High interest rates are pressuring mortgages, while geopolitical tensions threaten to drive up oil prices, creating dual headwinds for the economy in coming months.
Read MoreThe US job market rebounded sharply in March, with nonfarm payrolls jumping by 178,000, far surpassing the forecast of 65,000 and reversing February's decline of 92,000, signaling robust economic recovery ahead.
Read MoreA leading global digital asset derivatives platform is set to expand its USDT-margined perpetual contracts offerings with two new high-profile stock tokens. MUUSDT and SNDKUSDT contracts will launch sequentially on April 7, 2026 (UTC+8), both supporting leverage of up to 10x. This move diversifies the platform's product suite for traders seeking exposure to these markets.
Read MoreMarket odds now overwhelmingly favor the Fed holding rates steady in June at 97.5%, a sharp rise from prior expectations. Strong jobs data has drastically reduced bets on early rate cuts, forcing a major reassessment of the policy timeline.
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