Global Indices & Fear & Greed Index

According to Adam Salhan, CEO of 50 Park Investments, the April jobs report came in slightly stronger than expected on May 8, easing market concerns over stagflation and economic slowdown. The data was not strong enough to trigger additional inflation or create problems for the Federal Reserve,

France's CAC 40 index fell 1.00% during intraday trading on May 8.

According to Nick Timiraos, a key Federal Reserve official, the U.S. six-month average hiring reached 55,000 positions, marking the highest level since May 2025.

U.S. government sector employment fell by 8,000 in April on a seasonally adjusted basis. The prior month's figure was revised to a decline of 5,000, down from the previously reported decline of 8,000.

The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.3% in April, matching both market expectations and the prior month's reading, according to the Labor Department.

The U.S. labor force participation rate declined to 61.8% in April, falling short of the expected 62% and down from 61.90% in the prior month.

U.S. seasonally adjusted manufacturing employment declined by 2,000 workers in April, falling short of the expected gain of 5,000 and down from a gain of 15,000 in March, according to labor market data.

U.S. private payrolls increased by 123,000 in April, significantly exceeding the forecast of 75,000. The prior month's figure was revised upward to 190,000 from the initially reported 186,000.

According to Federal Reserve Governor Milan on Friday, May 8, Powell should serve only briefly as a board member after stepping down as chair. Milan stated that it is important to ensure this is a transition period rather than a long-term arrangement. Powell said last week he will continue serving a

According to Bank of America's Michael Hartnett team on May 8, the S&P 500 is on track for a fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains, a historically rare occurrence. The index is currently posting an annualized gain of approximately 20%. Hartnett and his team predict materials stocks will

According to Gate market data, S&P 500 E-Mini futures rose 0.33%, Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.52%, and Dow Jones futures rose 0.15% on May 8.

According to Xinshi Data, China's A-share indices closed mixed on May 8. The Shanghai Composite Index closed flat, while the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.5% and the ChiNext Index dropped 0.96%. The Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index rose 2.24%. Combined trading volume in Shanghai and Shenzhen

Switzerland's consumer confidence index for April came in at -41.04, beating the expected -45.5, according to official data. The previous month's reading was also revised upward to -32.35 from -42.9, indicating improved

Major European indices opened lower on Friday, May 8, with the Stoxx Europe 50 leading losses at 1.00% to 5,913.06. Germany's DAX fell 0.92% to 24,445.25, while France's CAC 40 declined 0.76% to 8,139.91. The UK FTSE 100 dropped 0.61% to 10,214.55, Spain's IBEX 35 fell 0.74% to 17,917.58, and

According to Golden Ten Data, citing The Kiplinger Letter, the U.S. added 205,000 jobs through March 2026, with monthly volatility: January saw 160,000 new positions, February declined by 133,000, and March rebounded with 178,000 additions, averaging 68,000 jobs per month. Economist David Payne

According to Jin Ten Data, Germany's industrial output fell sharply in March due to energy price surges triggered by Middle East conflict, casting a shadow over the country's manufacturing recovery this year. The surge in oil and natural gas prices has particularly impacted Germany, a major energy i

According to Trump's overnight post on May 8, the S&P 500 index has surpassed 7,300 points, marking a new record. The president shared an image stating "Trump's stock market hits another new high."

WTI crude oil declined 0.2% on Friday, while spot gold and silver edged lower. Nikkei 225 futures fell 0.3% during the session.

Japan's services sector purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 51 in April, down from 51.2 in the previous month.

According to Reuters, U.S. nonfarm payrolls in April are expected to add only 62,000 jobs, compared to 178,000 in March. Economist forecasts range from a loss of 15,000 to a gain of 150,000 positions. RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas said the labor market is holding steady, noting that hiring deman