美联储预计下周维持利率在 3.50%-3.75% 不变，伊朗战争推高通胀压力

The number of government job openings in the U.S. fell to 701,000 in February, with multiple labor market indicators dropping to their lowest levels since the pandemic

U.S. government job openings fell to 701,000 in February, the second-lowest level since December 2020. Layoffs at private companies are intensifying, consumer confidence is weakening, and it reflects an underperforming labor market that could foreshadow a rise in the unemployment rate.

Middle East oil prices hit bitcoin mining! Riot sells 3,778 coins in Q1 to lock in profits

Riot Platforms sold 3,778 bitcoins in the first quarter, at an average price of $76,626, generating roughly $289.5 million in revenue, and retained 15,680 bitcoins. Miners were forced to dump coins due to rising energy costs and faced the impact of higher oil prices and increasing mining difficulty, which created structural selling pressure in the market, drove industry consolidation, and benefited larger miners with greater cost efficiency.

IMF: Tokenized finance will reshape global markets, replacing intermediaries and triggering systemic risk

A report from the International Monetary Fund states that tokenized finance is a structural shift in the global financial system and highlights its risks, including liquidity crises, smart contract vulnerabilities, and procyclical effects. At present, tokenized assets are mainly driven by U.S. Treasury bonds, indicating institutional investors' demand for fixed-income products. However, fragmentation of tokenization platforms and regulatory challenges could affect financial stability. The report warns that if the pace of innovation outstrips regulatory capacity, risks will accumulate.

Chicago Fed Chair: Oil price shocks are pushing up inflation expectations, and the timing is concerning

Goolsbee said that with the economy impacted by the shock from oil prices and inflation not yet having eased, rising oil prices could further worsen inflation expectations, bringing greater difficulties and slowing hiring. Companies are facing uncertainty.

Why is Bitcoin down today? Trump’s “Stone Age” comments trigger a $440 million liquidation

Trump, in a speech on April 2, warned Iran, causing market risk sentiment to contract sharply; Bitcoin fell by about 4%, hitting a low of $65,789. Rising oil prices and a strengthening dollar index intensified macro pressure, further impacting the market. From a technical perspective, Bitcoin may face a key support level at $64,000.

Spot Brent crude oil surges past $140, hitting a “new high in since 2008”#! The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz triggers a supply-chain crisis

Due to the blockade of the Hormuz Strait, the spot price of Brent crude oil has surged past $140, reaching a new high since 2008 and triggering global inflation pressures. Tight spot supplies have led to fierce competition among refiners, causing oil prices to continue rising, which could further impact the overall economy and central banks' monetary policies.