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Investors are hoping the NFP report indicates a soft landing scenario, where job openings and hiring slow, but layoffs remain minimal.

Annual pay growth remained steady at a 5% rate for the third consecutive month, reflecting a deceleration in wage gains alongside job creation.

Investor sentiment toward the Fed rate path, US politics, and SEC vs. crypto case-related news influenced buyer demand for BTC and broader crypto market.

Stability in inflation and income growth suggests a steady economic environment, although slightly softer personal spending growth warrants attention.

The deceleration in GDP growth, falling corporate profits, and slower consumer spending suggest a bearish short-term U.S. economic outlook.

Best Buy faces ongoing challenges in electronics demand; streamlining operations and investing in growth areas is crucial.

Given the weaker-than-expected revenue and cautious guidance, Salesforce’s short-term outlook appears bearish.

The Fed’s Beige Book signals a bearish market outlook due to high interest rates and tight credit.

Given the persistent low inventory and steady demand, the U.S. housing market is expected to remain bullish.

Durable goods orders rise, especially in transportation, indicating a bullish short-term outlook for the manufacturing sector.

The slight decrease in initial claims, combined with the stability in the insured unemployment rate, indicates that the labor market is holding steady.

Nvidia’s Q1 earnings surpass market expectations, driven by high demand for AI chips, boosting its stock in extended trading.

Waller’s critical stance on the recent progress reflects a cautious optimism, grading the inflation report as “C-plus.”

Microsoft’s AI PCs with Qualcomm chips aim to counter Apple. Analysts forecast bullish growth, with 14% of Windows PCs Arm-based by 2026.

Fed officials remain cautious on rate cuts, focusing on inflation. Despite April’s data, a June rate cut is unlikely; markets eye September.

Jobless claims rise, above forecast, showing minor labor issues, while Philly Fed’s survey reveals declining manufacturing and negative new orders.

The April CPI reading is hinting at easing inflation, however, the Fed is expected to hold rates steady despite investor optimism.

The unexpected rise in the PPI adds to the inflationary pressures facing the economy, potentially influencing the Fed’s monetary policy decisions.

Fed likely to maintain high rates amid persistent inflation to stabilize the economy.

The US BTC-spot ETF market saw modest inflows in the week ending May 10, with Fed policy uncertainty and intensifying SEC scrutiny testing buyer demand.