The US ADP Employment Change for the week ending on May 9th showed a weekly variation of 35,750 jobs.

U.S. officials told media outlets on May 27 that the Department of Defense has compiled a target list for potential military strikes inside Iran, in preparation for a possible decision by President Donald Trump to resume U.S. military action against the Islamic Republic. However, independent analysts caution that launching new strikes would face far greater challenges than previous operations targeting Iran. NBC News reports the Pentagon is weighing labeling a resumed military campaign "Operation Mjolnir," with targets including Iran’s Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities—sites targeted in a U.S. airstrike last June—as well as strategic oil installations on Kharg Island, power plants, military command centers, and communication infrastructure. Sources familiar with the plans noted that many of Iran’s previously struck targets fell into the "low-hanging fruit" category, as they were either stationary or not deeply buried in fortified bunkers. But current targets, such as mobile missi

On May 27, Kraken launched its Bitcoin Vault product, allowing BTC holders to earn yields through DeFi protocols like Aave and Morpho.

May 27 (Iranian sources) – A preliminary, informal framework document for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States has been made public, covering issues including the Strait of Hormuz, regional military deployments, and terms for a future formal pact. Per the document, the U.S. has committed to lifting its so-called "maritime blockade" against Iran and withdrawing some military forces stationed near Iran. In return, Iran will restore commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-escalation levels within 30 days—excluding military ships. Management of vessel passage and route arrangements will be jointly coordinated by Iran and Oman. If the U.S. and Iran reach a final binding agreement within 60 days, the terms could be formalized as a United Nations Security Council resolution. Market data from Bitget shows: WTI crude oil is trading down more than 5% at $91.4 per barrel; Brent crude is down roughly 4% at $92.6 per barrel. Spot gold has cl

May 27 — Bitget data shows that Futu and Tiger Brokers’ stock prices saw a sharp rebound yesterday and are continuing to climb in today’s pre-market session. At press time, Futu was trading at $113.65 in pre-market hours, up 5.39%; its stock is just 20% shy of its daily upside limit ahead of the announcement of China’s cross-border securities rules. Tiger Brokers, meanwhile, was changing hands at $5.1 in pre-market trading, up 1.8%. Per today’s updates, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced three new mandatory measures for opening and managing accounts for mainland Chinese investors, and will conduct retroactive checks of account opening verifications dating back to January 2023.

May 27 — Iranian sources have disclosed a "preliminary, non-binding framework document" for a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Iran and the United States, covering issues including the Strait of Hormuz, regional military deployments, and future agreement arrangements. Per the document, the U.S. has pledged to lift its "maritime blockade" against Iran and withdraw some military forces stationed around Iran. In exchange, Iran will gradually restore commercial vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-escalation levels within one month, excluding military ships. Vessel transit management and route coordination will be jointly handled by Iran and Oman. If the two sides reach a final agreement within 60 days, the relevant terms could be formalized as a binding United Nations Security Council resolution. Iran has emphasized it will not take any concrete actions until "verifiable and tangible" verification is completed, according to CCTV News.

On May 27, filings with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) disclose that major shareholders of Pinduoduo have adjusted their equity stakes. Colin Huang and H&H International Investment, LLC simultaneously increased their holdings in the firm. The combined shareholding of the two concerted parties now totals 5.69%, which triggers mandatory disclosure requirements under Hong Kong’s listing rules.