📅 Economic Releases
| Time (ET) | Event | Impact |
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| 4:00 AM | FOMC Member Logan Speaks | Low |
| 8:15 AM | ADP Weekly Employment Change | Low |
| 10:00 AM | Richmond Manufacturing Index | Low |
| 3:55 PM | FOMC Member Cook Speaks | Low |
| 4:30 PM | API Weekly Statistical Bulletin | Low |
| 8:00 PM | FOMC Member Jefferson Speaks | Low |
| 10:25 PM | FOMC Member Goolsbee Speaks | Low |
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$SPX gamma flip point is 7490.58 |
🔥 Hot Market News
| Russia weighs limiting diesel, jet fuel exports amid drop in production following Ukrainian strikes Russia is considering restricting exports of diesel and jet fuel following a decrease in production attributed to Ukrainian military strikes on their infrastructure.
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| China's Industrial Profits Surge 24.7% in April Amid Slowing Economic Momentum China's industrial profits increased by 24.7% in April 2026 compared to the previous year, marking the fastest growth since November 2023, despite signs of economic slowdown. The profits were bolstered by the computing and electronics equipment manufacturing sector, oil and gas extraction, and mining industries, though many other sectors faced challenges.
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| BOJ's Ueda: Temporary Energy Shock Could Become Persistent Governor Kazuo Ueda cautioned that central banks must look beyond isolated oil price increases, as energy shocks can lead to persistent inflation when they affect wages and pricing behavior. He highlighted Japan's past experiences with oil price shocks and suggested that the ongoing Middle East conflict-related surge might prompt the Bank of Japan to consider raising interest rates.
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| New Chinese surveillance leaves foreigners nowhere to hide Cybersecurity researcher NetAskari discovered a Chinese police watch list containing personal information of foreign journalists based in Beijing, revealing the extensive reach of China's surveillance system. The system, designed for the Zhangjiakou Public Security Bureau, can track individuals' movements, consumption habits, and social connections in real time, posing a significant threat to journalistic independence and privacy.
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💱 Forex & Commodities
| Yen Steady Near May Low; New Zealand Dollar Jumps on Rate Hike Prospects The yen remained close to its recent low against the U.S. dollar, while the New Zealand dollar surged after the Reserve Bank indicated potential interest rate hikes. The Australian dollar reversed gains following lower-than-expected inflation data, and the U.S. dollar held steady amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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| Gold Holds Loss as Fresh Clashes in Persian Gulf Impact US-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Gold prices remain near US$4,510 an ounce after falling 1.4% amid continued US-Iran hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz, affecting progress on a peace deal and raising inflation concerns. Despite the conflict's impact on expectations, confidence grows that the situation will stay contained while traders focus on diplomatic advances, even as interest rates might remain higher due to inflation fears.
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| Oil Falls on Hopes for US-Iran Peace Deal Despite Strait of Hormuz Tension Oil prices dropped as optimism grew that the US and Iran might reach a peace deal, despite ongoing hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz, where US strikes and Iranian defensive actions have escalated tensions. Brent crude fell to near $98 a barrel as the strait remained closed with sporadic closures, affecting global oil flows and market stability.
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| Stephen Jen Sees Yen Strengthening, Putting Carry Trades at Risk Stephen Jen predicts an appreciation of the Japanese yen, which could pose challenges to carry trades that benefit from the currency's historically low interest rates.
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🪙 Crypto News
| Bermuda Builds World's First Fully On-Chain Economy with Sovereign Digital Dollar Bermuda is creating a fully on-chain economy by partnering with Circle, Coinbase, and Stellar to develop a sovereign digital dollar. The government has airdropped $100 in USDC to residents, is accepting digital assets for taxes starting with the DMV, updating laws to recognize smart contracts, and is piloting compliance features in smart contracts.
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| Bitcoin Demand Falls to Lowest Level Bitcoin demand has decreased significantly, reaching its lowest level in recent times, amid fluctuating market trends and investor uncertainties.
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| OpenZeppelin Founder: All DeFi is Unsafe The founder of OpenZeppelin has claimed that all decentralized finance (DeFi) systems are inherently unsafe, highlighting the persistent security issues within the DeFi sector.
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