Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to PANews, on May 7, Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack stated that the Fed's policy statement signals potential rate cuts, which conflicts with her economic outlook. She said: "Our statement holds rates steady, but the signal sent is that the next move is more likely a rate

US stock indexes held steady near record highs on Tuesday as investors monitored geopolitical developments and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 Index climbed 0.1% at 9:34 a.m. in New York, while the Nasdaq 100 Index rose 0.2%, according to market data. Market Performance Six of 11 sectors traded i

South Korea's stock market is experiencing unprecedented gains driven by artificial intelligence-related semiconductor stocks, with the KOSPI index up 78% this year, outpacing every other major market globally, according to Financial Modeling Prep data cited in an Axios analysis. AI

At the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Buffett said market gambling sentiment is at an unprecedented level, using “a church connected to a casino” to distinguish value investing from short-term speculation, and calling out tools such as same-day expiring options and prediction markets; he said having ample capital is not necessarily bad, but multiple valuations have become quite absurd. After Abel takes over, the market is watching whether Berkshire Hathaway’s capital allocation still stays at a high cash level or has started buying in.

According to Tom Lee in a CNBC interview today (May 7), the analyst projects the S&P 500 could reach 7,700 or higher by year-end. Despite record highs in U.S. equities, Lee stated that leading stocks in AI and semiconductors remain reasonably valued, with forward price-to-earnings ratios around 22 t

According to Jin 10 Data, on May 7, China's ChiNext Index rose 1.45%, refreshing its highest level in nearly 11 years. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.48%, while the Shenzhen Component Index climbed 1.18%. The Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index surged 3.05%. Combined trading volume across Shangha

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index first broke above the 62,000-point mark on Thursday, rising 5% on the day and becoming the most notable gainer among major Asian indices this week. IBIDEN, an electronics manufacturer, led the full-day gains with a 22.43% jump, Mitsui Metal rose 17.05%, and SoftBank climbed 16.45%. Single-day gains across the technology, materials, and electronics sectors were generally in the double digits.

The Nikkei 225 Index surged past 63,000 points for the first time today (May 7), marking a historic milestone with a daily gain of more than 6%.

According to Coinglass data, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently stands at 46, up 1 point from yesterday. The 7-day average is 42, while the 30-day average is 30.

According to CNBC, SoftBank Group rose 16.5% on May 7 after Japan's markets reopened from the Golden Week break. The gains came as investors chased a global rally in AI and chip stocks that lifted the Nikkei 225 to a record high. Advantest rose 7.8%, Tokyo Electron gained 9.2%, and Renesas

Bitcoin (BTC) gave back the overnight gains, trading at around $81,000 as of May 7. White House adviser Patrick Witt said the latest update on the U.S. Bitcoin reserve will be released “within the next few weeks.” Samourai Wallet co-founder called for donations of Bitcoin from the federal prison, and President Trump’s hopes for a pardon are slim.

According to Golden Ten, the Nikkei 225 index surged 5% intraday to 62,498.02 points on May 7.

A U.S.-Iran peace memorandum has been released, signaling an end to the war and a framework for nuclear talks, with oil prices falling more than 7% and energy risks easing. U.S. stocks hit fresh highs driven by AI and semiconductors, with AMD and NVIDIA leading gains. Bitcoin rose to about $82,850, pushed by inflows into spot ETFs and a squeeze on shorts. TON surged to $2.45 after Telegram took over governance, with a notably strong rally.

According to CME FedWatch data as of May 6, the Federal Reserve has a 93.5% probability of keeping interest rates unchanged in June, with a 6.5% probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point cut. For July, the probability of maintaining rates stands at 86.5%, while the probability of a cumulative 25-b

Corporate America is delivering stronger-than-expected earnings this season, with 84% of S&P 500 companies topping earnings estimates as of mid-earnings season, according to FactSet. The strong performance is dampening fears about the economy despite headwinds from rising energy prices, the Iran

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate market data, on May 6 (Wednesday), the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 612.34 points, gaining 1.24% to 49,910.59. The S&P 500 index rose 105.86 points, up 1.46% to 7,365.08. The Nasdaq Composite index climbed 512.82 points, gaining 2.02% to 25,838.94.

Trump on Truth Social warned that if Iran refuses the peace agreement, he will restart military strikes against Iran at a higher intensity; he also said he is optimistic about the progress of the talks. The draft negotiation terms include Iran temporarily pausing uranium enrichment, lifting sanctions, and easing access through the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides would halt armed conflicts starting from 4/7, and issue a one-page memorandum within 48 hours in response. Market reaction: oil prices fell by about 6%, while stocks and bonds rose together, as investors bet the deal will take shape; if the talks break down, oil prices are expected to bounce back.

According to Gate data, U.S. stock indices rose on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq up 2%, S&P 500 up 1.4%, and Dow Jones up 1.2%. Nvidia surged 5.7% to a market cap of $5.05 trillion. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index climbed 3.46%, with Alibaba up 7% and Baidu up 11%.