The U.S. labor market added 177,000 jobs in April, above the expected 138,000. Healthcare, transport, and finance led the gains. The Fed is expected to keep rates steady while assessing tariff impacts.
The S&P 500 rose 1.6%, marking nine consecutive gains. Meta and Microsoft surged, while Apple fell on tariff-related loss projections.
U.S. GDP fell 0.4% in Q1, driven by a 51% import surge ahead of tariffs. Economists warn of further decline in Q2 due to lower spending and investment.
S&P 500 futures fell 0.4% after a strong week, as investors await progress on U.S.-China trade talks.
Cryptocurrencies, AI-focused stocks, and pharma companies are among the top picks for 2025, alongside renewables and emerging markets.
JPMorgan leads with a $686.13 billion valuation. ICBC and Bank of America follow. Global banking faces volatility amid recession fears.
Meta rose over 4% and Microsoft over 7%, reflecting investor confidence in AI-driven tech giants.
Apple dropped 4% after forecasting significant Q2 losses from tariffs, contrasting with peers’ strong results.
Amazon delivered strong Q1 earnings but issued cautious guidance for the year amid global trade uncertainty.
European, Japanese, and Hong Kong indexes rose over 1% as investors gained confidence in trade negotiations.
Bitcoin has doubled in value since the beginning of 2024, with analysts predicting it could hit $120,000 this quarter, driven by rising institutional interest and ETF approvals in the US.
A recent analysis highlights the top cryptocurrencies by market cap, with Bitcoin leading at $1.87 trillion, followed by Ethereum, BNB, and Solana.
After dropping nearly 30% early in the year, Bitcoin rebounded 24% in weeks, consolidating near $95,000 with an optimistic outlook for the month.
Stablecoins like Circle and Tether expand partnerships with banks and payment processors, boosting cross-border transaction use.
Dubai is emerging as a global crypto hub, attracting companies, investors, and favorable regulations.
XRP is seeing significant gains in 2025, with technical analysis pointing to a potential rise to $4 after a short correction.
Dogecoin has shown recent stability and is being monitored for a potential significant price surge.
The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs has facilitated institutional capital inflow, increasing market liquidity and trust.
Bitcoin is consolidating between $90,000 and $109,000, with key technical levels defining its next move.
The crypto sector is expanding beyond digital currencies, covering NFTs, blockchain games, and sports platforms.
