#May CPI Incoming#
This Wednesday, the U.S. will release May CPI data — a key test for rate cut expectations. Cleveland Fed forecasts 2.4% YoY CPI (up from 2.3%), with core CPI flat.
💬 If inflation beats expectations, will the Fed still cut in June? Will you stay on the sidelines or take early action?
#Tech Giants Eye Stablecoins#
Apple, Google, Airbnb, and X are in talks to integrate stablecoins into their payment systems, aiming to cut fees and streamline global payments. Following Circle’s IPO surge, stablecoins are quickly gaining traction across tech and finance.
💬 Could stablecoins be
Kevin O'Leary expects the Trump administration to ultimately lift the broad tariffs.
According to Mars Finance, "Shark Tank" ( celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary stated on Monday that he believes the Trump administration will eventually lift the broad tariffs announced last week against 185 countries. O'Leary thinks, "Economic factors will ultimately dominate everything, and I don’t believe the Trump administration is foolish." He views tariffs as a negotiation tool and expects countries to soon engage in trade talks with the U.S. Trump's tariff policy has triggered panic among investors, leading to a nearly 14% drop in the S&P 500 this year and a 19% decline in the Nasdaq index. Some countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, have contacted the U.S. seeking negotiations, while China has stated it will "fight to the end."