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4E: Expectations for interest rate cuts in June heat up, US stocks surge, and the crypto market fluctuates slightly

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, Federal Reserve officials have consecutively expressed support for an earlier rate cut, boosting market sentiment. The U.S. stock market continues its upward momentum, with all three major indices closing higher. The Nasdaq performed particularly strongly, rising by 2.74%, marking the first time since May 2001 that it has recorded three consecutive days of gains exceeding 2%. The S&P 500 rose by 2.03%, while the Dow Jones, affected by some blue-chip earnings reports, had a relatively modest increase of 1.23%. The technology sector led the gains, with the "seven sisters" of technology averaging an increase of about 3%.The cryptocurrency market is experiencing volatile consolidation, with Bitcoin hovering above $93,000. Spot ETFs have seen net inflows for four consecutive days, indicating a noticeable rebound in investor confidence towards risk assets. Ethereum has retreated from $1,800, with spot ETFs showing net outflows again. Other major altcoins have generally fluctuated slightly, with the layer 2 sector leading the gains. The continuous rise over several days has kept market sentiment soaring, re-entering the "greed" zone.The forex and commodity markets are showing a mixed performance. Under pressure from rate cut expectations, the U.S. dollar index fell by 0.47%; the weakness of the dollar boosted oil prices, with crude oil fluctuating upward, and WTI rising over 0.83%; gold prices rebounded, returning to above $3,300, with spot gold rising by 1.77%, reported at $3,346.As several Federal Reserve officials publicly hinted at a possible rate cut in June, the impact of Trump’s tariffs has temporarily faded, leading to a general market rise. The next Federal Reserve meeting is scheduled for May 6 to 7. According to CME Group's FedWatch data, investors generally believe that there will be no change in May, with the probability of a rate cut in June rising to 58%.

4E: Trade tensions ease, US stocks and cryptocurrency markets continue to rise

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, expectations of easing trade tensions have boosted market sentiment. On Wednesday, U.S. stocks opened higher, but towards the end of the morning session, the U.S. Treasury Secretary stated that a comprehensive trade agreement between the two major economies might take two to three years, and Trump will not unilaterally lower tariffs. This suppressed the upward momentum of U.S. stocks, which retraced more than half of their gains. By the close, the S&P 500 rose 1.67%, the Dow Jones increased by 1.07%, and the Nasdaq climbed 2.5%. Tech stocks led the gains, with Tesla and Intel both rising over 5%.The cryptocurrency market's upward momentum has slowed. Bitcoin reached a high of $94,696 yesterday before slightly retreating, reporting $93,576 before the deadline, with a daily increase of 0.64% and a market cap of $1.86 trillion, once again ranking as the eighth largest asset globally. Bitcoin spot ETFs have seen net inflows for four consecutive trading days. Most other major tokens rose, with Ethereum striving to hold above $1,800. The TRUMP coin surged over 40% due to news that Top 25 holders could have dinner with Trump.In the foreign exchange and commodities market, the easing of tariffs stimulated a 0.96% rise in the U.S. dollar index; OPEC+ may further increase production, causing oil prices to drop nearly 2%. International gold prices fell sharply, with spot gold in New York down 2.69% at the close.News about tariff policies continues to disrupt global financial markets, with any slight progress triggering significant volatility. Market trends have deviated from fundamental logic, and policy uncertainty has disrupted traditional signals. Although U.S. stocks have risen for two consecutive days, market sentiment has not truly improved.

4E: Expectations of trade easing ignite the market, with US stocks and the crypto market soaring

ChainCatcher news reports that according to 4E monitoring, Trump made remarks on Tuesday indicating a softening of tariff policies, stating that the tariffs on China are too high and that a significant reduction in rates is expected. With optimistic expectations for China-U.S. tariff negotiations, global trade tensions eased, boosting risk sentiment and leading to a surge in U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 rose by 2.5%, the Dow Jones increased by 2.66%, and the Nasdaq climbed by 2.71%. Major tech stocks recovered from the previous day's losses, with the seven giants index rising by 2.84%.The cryptocurrency market saw a collective rise, with Bitcoin continuing its strong performance. After breaking through the $90,000 mark last night, it accelerated its rise and, following Trump's retraction of his earlier threat to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, it briefly approached $94,000 this morning, reaching a new high since early March, currently reported at $93,063, with a daily increase of 5.6%. Ethereum reversed its recent downturn, surging by 14% and breaking through $1,800. The altcoin market also rose collectively, with the total cryptocurrency market capitalization increasing by 5.4%.In the forex commodities market, the U.S. dollar index rebounded significantly by 0.65%, and international crude oil rose nearly 2%; as risk appetite improved, international gold prices, which had reached new highs for several consecutive days, retraced some gains, with spot gold down 1.25%.Trump's remarks on tariff softening and his moderate stance on Powell shifted the investment atmosphere from previous concerns to optimism. Moving forward, the progress of trade negotiations and the direction of Federal Reserve monetary policy will become the focus of attention.

4E: Trump criticizes Powell again, US stocks plunge, Bitcoin rises against the trend

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, Trump has once again launched a fierce attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell and issued threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve, raising concerns in the market about the decline of the dollar's credibility and a potential downturn in the U.S. economy. On Monday, U.S. stocks faced a "Black Monday," with all three major indices suffering significant losses: the Dow Jones fell 2.48%, the Nasdaq dropped 2.55%, and the S&P 500 declined 2.36%. Tech stocks were hit hard, with Tesla down over 5%, Nvidia down over 4%, and the total market value of the "Big Seven" in U.S. stocks evaporating by $404.6 billion.The cryptocurrency market decoupled from U.S. stocks and rose against the trend. Bitcoin has been rising since yesterday morning, and in the evening, Strategy announced the purchase of 6,556 bitcoins for $556 million (average price $84,785), boosting market sentiment, maintaining stability at $87,000 despite the sharp decline in U.S. stocks. This morning, Bitcoin surged again, reaching a high of $88,877, marking a new high in a month, with a 24-hour increase of 1.42%. Bitcoin is draining the crypto market, with altcoins generally under pressure; Ethereum fell below $1,600, down 3.%; SOL reported at $138.75, with a nearly 24-hour decline of 1.72%.In the foreign exchange bulk market, the dollar index plummeted 0.94% to around 98, hitting a new low in the last 16 months; oil prices fell, with U.S. oil down 2.06%; spot gold rose 2.90%, reaching a new high.Trump's continued attacks on the Federal Reserve have left investors worried. While low interest rates may benefit the stock market in the short term, damage to the independence of the Federal Reserve could weaken its long-term ability to control inflation, threatening the dollar's status as the world's safest asset and undermining the foundation of the U.S. economy. The market is highly vigilant, with risk-averse sentiment surging.

4E: Tariff uncertainty makes the market cautious, US stocks are under pressure and the cryptocurrency market fluctuates narrowly

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, tariff uncertainty continues to put pressure on U.S. stocks. On Thursday, the three major indices closed mixed, with the Dow down 1.33%, the S&P 500 up 0.13%, and the Nasdaq slightly down 0.13%. U.S. markets will be closed on Friday for Good Friday. This week, the three major indices have recorded declines for the third consecutive week, with the Dow down a total of 2.66%, the Nasdaq down 2.62%, and the S&P 500 down 1.5%.The cryptocurrency market is experiencing narrow fluctuations, with Bitcoin stabilizing around $84,000, and Ethereum hovering below $1,600, while altcoins show reduced volatility. Investors remain cautious amid the uncertainty of tariff policies, with concerns in the derivatives market about declines clearly outweighing expectations for increases.In the foreign exchange and commodities market, the U.S. dollar index fell slightly by 0.01%, marking a third consecutive week of weakness; driven by the weaker dollar and optimistic comments from Trump on energy trade, U.S. crude oil surged over 3% on Thursday, accumulating about a 5% increase this week; gold prices retreated from high levels, with spot gold down 0.46%.The European Central Bank continues its easing policy, while the Federal Reserve maintains a wait-and-see attitude. On Thursday, Trump sharply criticized Powell's interest rate policy, stating it is "always too late and wrong," and emphasized that firing Powell is urgent. The market is watching whether Powell will adjust policies due to political pressure.

4E: US-EU trade negotiations are at a standstill, US stocks and the crypto market have retreated

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to 4E monitoring, the deadlock in US-EU trade negotiations has led to cautious investor sentiment, causing US stocks to fail to continue their rebound on Tuesday, with all three major indices slightly declining, although volatility has noticeably eased compared to recent times. By the close, the Nasdaq fell 0.05%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.17%, and the Dow Jones decreased by 0.39%. Tech stocks showed mixed performance, with the seven giants index down about 0.4%.Cryptocurrencies weakened across the board, with Bitcoin dropping from $86,496 last night to $83,670 before this report, a nearly 2% decline in 24 hours; Ethereum fell 2.2% below $1,600. The altcoin market generally declined, with the Meme and AI sectors leading the drop.Despite the recent volatility in financial markets, Bitcoin has remained stable above $80,000, demonstrating strong resilience.In the forex commodities sector, the US dollar index's downward trend has slowed, rising 0.59% back above the 100 mark; oil prices remained basically unchanged from the previous day; trade uncertainties have favored safe-haven assets, with London gold surging 1.32% to $3,272, up over 23% year-to-date.The shadow of the trade war continues to loom over the market, with the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff policies exacerbating concerns about a global economic slowdown, and the deadlock in US-EU negotiations further increasing market uncertainty. The US stock earnings season has begun, with several large companies set to announce their earnings this week, which may intensify market volatility.

4E: Tariff escalation triggers a new round of sell-offs, U.S. stocks and cryptocurrency markets decline

ChainCatcher news reports that according to 4E monitoring, as the "peer tariff" policy approaches its effective date, Trump signed the latest executive order on Tuesday, raising tariffs on China to 104%, causing global markets to plunge into a panic sell-off once again.The three major U.S. stock indexes surged in early trading due to optimistic expectations for trade negotiations, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both rising over 4%. However, following the tariff news, market sentiment reversed, and gains quickly evaporated, turning into declines. By the close, the Nasdaq fell 2.15%, the Dow dropped 0.84%, and the S&P 500 decreased by 1.57%. The index of the seven tech giants fell over 2.3%, oscillating downward throughout the day, with losses narrowing towards the end.The cryptocurrency market followed the U.S. stock market down again, with Bitcoin dropping from last night's high of 80,000 to a low of 74,620, nearing a new low, and reporting at 76,053 before the deadline, down 5.8% in 24 hours. The altcoin market generally suffered heavy losses, particularly in the meme and AI sectors, with the market in a state of extreme panic.In the forex commodities sector, the U.S. dollar index halted its two-day winning streak, falling about 0.3%, while safe-haven demand drove the yen and Swiss franc higher; crude oil fell for four consecutive days, hitting a new low in four years; spot gold showed a trend of rising and then falling throughout the day, retreating above the psychological level of 3,000 dollars.The market generally believes that the extremely high tariff of 104% has escalated the U.S.-China trade war to an unprecedented level of intensity. The market is closely watching the subsequent actions of both the U.S. and China, as well as whether other countries will be drawn into a broader trade conflict. In the short term, the market may continue to be shrouded in high uncertainty.

4E: "Tariff Delay" Fake News Triggers Wild Fluctuations in US Stocks, Nasdaq Closes Higher, Crypto Market Bounces Back

ChainCatcher news reports that according to 4E monitoring, U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Monday. During the day, influenced by false news about "tariff delays," the indices fluctuated widely, with the Nasdaq experiencing a maximum amplitude of nearly 10%. U.S. stocks briefly turned positive, but fell again after the news was debunked. Before the market closed, Trump stated that he was not considering suspending the tariff increases and mentioned that multiple countries were coming to negotiate with the U.S. By the close, the three major indices showed mixed results: the Dow fell by 0.91%; the S&P 500 dropped by 0.23%; the Nasdaq narrowly rose by 0.10%, ending a two-day decline. The index of the seven major U.S. tech stocks rose by about 0.2%.The cryptocurrency market rebounded, with Bitcoin leading the decline in the Asian session yesterday, hitting a low of $74,508. In the evening, rumors of a "90-day tariff delay" drove BTC to rapidly break through $81,000, but it fell back after the news was debunked. As of the deadline, Bitcoin was fluctuating above $80,000, up 2.8% in 24 hours, while other altcoins generally saw significant rebounds. In the midst of the market's violent fluctuations, ETH performed particularly weakly, dropping to $1,411 yesterday, leading in decline and hitting a one-year low in market capitalization share. In the current rebound, its increase is also significantly lagging, deepening market concerns about its long-term competitiveness.In the forex and commodities sector, the U.S. dollar index rose by 0.29%, while recession expectations pushed crude oil to a three-day decline, dropping over 2% and hitting a new low in more than three years. Spot gold fell by 1.76%, showing a trend of rising and then falling throughout the day, mostly in a downward state.Trump's tariff policy has triggered a global chain reaction of countermeasures, causing turmoil in the financial markets. Investors are hoping that the Federal Reserve can step in to stabilize the market, but with current inflation pressures being significant, the likelihood of the Fed intervening urgently in the short term is low unless the market or economy falls into a severe crisis.
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