The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported on May 5 that the expansion of the U.S. service sector slowed for the second consecutive month in April. According to Jin10, this was influenced by the largest decline in new orders in three years and sustained cost pressures at levels seen since late 2022. The ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI fell from 54.0 in March to 53.6 in April, slightly below the expected 53.7. While the business activity index rose by 2 points to 55.9, other components showed weaker performance. The new orders index dropped from a three-year high of 60.6 in March to 53.5, marking a 7.1-point decrease, the largest since March 2023. Meanwhile, cost pressures remained unchanged, with the prices paid index holding steady at 70.7, a high not seen since October 2022. The ongoing conflict in Iran has not only driven up energy prices but also caused supply chain bottlenecks, extending delivery times for essential business materials. According to data from the American Automobile Association, motor fuel prices have reached their highest level since the summer of 2022. The ISM supplier deliveries index, which rises as delivery times lengthen, increased from 56.2 in March to 56.8, the highest since July 2022.

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that the U.S. non-manufacturing PMI for April was 53.6, slightly below the anticipated 53.7. According to Jin10, the previous month's PMI was recorded at 54, indicating a slight decline in the non-manufacturing sector's growth rate.

The U.S. March JOLTs job openings were reported at 6.866 million, surpassing the expected 6.835 million. According to Jin10, the previous figure was revised from 6.882 million to 6.922 million.

The U.S. reported annualized new home sales totaling 682,000 units in March, exceeding the anticipated 650,000 units. According to Jin10, this data reflects a stronger-than-expected performance in the housing market.

S&P Global Market Intelligence's Chief Business Economist, Chris Williamson, noted on May 5 that U.S. business activity has resumed growth after a slight decline in March. However, according to Jin10, the momentum has significantly slowed since the beginning of the year. Survey data indicates an annualized GDP growth rate of approximately 1%. Growth may weaken further as the services sector reports a decrease in new business inflows for the first time in two years, reflecting the increasing impact of the Middle East conflict on demand. The direct effects of the conflict are most evident in the services sector, where high prices have led to a decline in discretionary spending, such as vacations and entertainment. Additionally, high fuel costs and travel disruptions have suppressed transportation activities. The demand for financial services has also decreased, partly due to rising market uncertainty and expectations of higher inflation and interest rates affecting real estate and credit activities. Input cost inflation has risen further, with fuel prices increasing and prices for goods and services generally rising, alongside wage growth. These factors are expected to contribute to consumer inflation in the coming months.

Key Takeaways Digital asset investment products recorded $117.8 million in net inflows last week, extending the inflow streak to five consecutive weeks and $4.02 billion in cumulative flows -- the longest and largest inflow streak of 2026ETPs shed $619 million across Monday through Thursday before a single Friday session of $737 million inflows flipped the week positive -- one of the largest single-day inflow figures of the yearBitcoin products attracted $192.1 million in weekly inflows, lifting year-to-date flows to $4.2 billion, though significantly below the prior three weeks' average of nearly $1 billionEthereum reversed course with $81.6 million in outflows, snapping a three-week inflow streak that had averaged above $190 millionUS spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $532.21 million on Monday alone, led by BlackRock's IBIT at $335.49 million and Fidelity's FBTC at $184.57 millionTotal crypto ETP assets under management held steady at $155 billion despite the volatile weekly flow pattern Crypto exchange-traded products extended their inflow streak to five consecutive weeks last week, but the headline figure masks a volatile underlying pattern that offers as much caution as it does comfort. According to CoinShares' weekly report published Tuesday, digital asset investment products recorded $117.8 million in net inflows for the week -- a positive result that was entirely engineered by a single Friday session that attracted $737 million after four days of consecutive outflows totaling $619 million had left the week in deeply negative territory heading into the weekend. Friday Saved the Streak CoinShares head of research James Butterfill described the Friday inflow figure as one of the largest single-day inflows of 2026, attributing it to "a sharp improvement in risk appetite" that coincided with Bitcoin's recovery above $80,000. The reversal from a $619 million four-day outflow run to a $737 million single-session inflow underscores how binary current market sentiment is -- and how quickly flows can shift in response to geopolitical or macro catalysts. The five-week cumulative total now stands at $4.02 billion, surpassing the previous 2026 best of $2.9 billion recorded in March and marking the longest sustained inflow run of the year. Total ETP assets under management held steady at $155 billion despite the week's volatility. Bitcoin Leads but Participation Narrows Bitcoin products attracted $192.1 million in weekly inflows, lifting year-to-date flows to $4.2 billion. The figure is positive but represents a significant step-down from the prior three weeks' average of nearly $1 billion per week -- a deceleration that Butterfill flagged as a signal of softening sentiment through the working week before Friday's recovery. Short-Bitcoin products attracted modest inflows of $6 million, reflecting residual bearish positioning despite the price recovery. Butterfill identified the narrowing of participation as the week's clearest warning signal. "The narrowing in participation from nine assets to four this week is the clearest signal that sentiment softened through the working week before recovering on Friday," he wrote -- a comment that points to a market where conviction is concentrated rather than broad-based. Ethereum Snaps Its Inflow Streak Ethereum reversed sharply with $81.6 million in outflows, ending a three-week inflow streak that had averaged more than $190 million per week. The reversal is notable given Ethereum's strong April performance and suggests profit-taking or rotation away from ETH at current levels rather than a structural change in institutional demand. Regional Flows: US Participation Drops Sharply The regional breakdown revealed a significant pullback in US participation. American investors contributed just $47.5 million in net inflows last week -- a sharp drop from the $1.1 billion recorded the prior week, reflecting the midweek outflow pressure that dominated the first four days of the period. Germany added $43.8 million and Canada contributed $16 million, providing a modest offset from international markets. Monday's ETF Inflows Signal Recovery The flow picture has already improved materially at the start of this week. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $532.21 million on Monday alone, led by BlackRock's IBIT with $335.49 million and Fidelity's FBTC with $184.57 million -- extending a three-day winning streak and coming as Bitcoin crossed back above $80,000 for the first time in more than three months. The Monday inflow follows a $490.63 million outflow stretch last week, reinforcing the pattern of sharp reversals that has defined ETP flows through the volatile April-May period.

Intel's stock price increased by 11.16%, reaching $106.47 per share, according to Odaily. The company's total market capitalization now stands at $535.1 billion, with a year-to-date increase of nearly 190%.

Bitcoin mining company IREN has signed a definitive agreement to acquire cloud infrastructure service provider Mirantis for approximately $625 million, paid in IREN common stock. According to Foresight News, this acquisition aims to enhance IREN's capabilities in deploying, managing, and operating AI cloud services. Following the completion of the acquisition, Mirantis will continue to serve its existing customers as an independent subsidiary while fully supporting IREN's AI cloud initiatives. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other conditions.

Nvidia's stock closed at $198.48 on May 4, approximately 8% below its recent high of $216.87 on April 27. According to NS3.AI, the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $198.20 serves as a crucial support level as the company approaches its earnings report on May 20. This pullback aligns with a bull flag pattern, suggesting that the uptrend from late March to April remains intact unless the support level is breached.

Semiconductors, essential components in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to smartphones, are at the center of a global manufacturing shift. Bloomberg posted on X that as supply chain vulnerabilities become more apparent, particularly with the heavy reliance on Taiwan, nations worldwide are investing billions to establish domestic chip production capabilities. This strategic move aims to mitigate risks and ensure a stable supply of these critical components. The push for localized manufacturing reflects growing concerns over geopolitical tensions and the potential for disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain. Countries are prioritizing the development of their own chipmaking industries to reduce dependency on external sources and enhance technological sovereignty.

Tôi nhớ khi đến thăm các tổ chức tài chính ở Đài Bắc cách đây 10 năm, tất cả họ đều than phiền: GDP của Đài Loan giảm 0,89% so với cùng kỳ năm ngoái trong quý đầu tiên năm 2016, đánh dấu quý giảm thứ ba liên tiếp, trong khi lương của họ không tăng trong nhiều năm.

Phiên tòa ngày 4 tháng 5: Một vụ bê bối tự gây ra phản ánh toàn bộ kỷ nguyên AI.

Western Union đã chính thức gia nhập thị trường stablecoin bằng việc ra mắt USDPT, một đồng tiền được neo giá vào đô la Mỹ, trên nền tảng Solana, đánh dấu một sự chuyển đổi lớn từ các kênh chuyển tiền truyền thống sang thanh toán dựa trên blockchain.

BitMine đã mua hơn 100.000 ETH trong ba tuần liên tiếp, nâng tổng lượng ETH nắm giữ lên trên 5,18 triệu ETH. Công ty cho biết nhu cầu về Ethereum đang tăng lên do việc mã hóa token, ứng dụng trí tuệ nhân tạo và sự tăng trưởng thu nhập từ việc đặt cọc.

Triều Tiên bị cáo buộc đứng sau hơn 75% các vụ phạm tội tiền điện tử toàn cầu trong năm 2026, với ước tính của công ty phân tích blockchain TRM Labs rằng số tiền bị đánh cắp có thể lên tới 577 triệu đô la chỉ trong bốn tháng qua.

Polygon đã giới thiệu phương thức thanh toán stablecoin riêng tư, che giấu chi tiết giao dịch bằng bằng chứng không tiết lộ thông tin (zero-knowledge proofs) trong khi vẫn đảm bảo tuân thủ các quy định. Người dùng có thể tạo hồ sơ kiểm toán cho các cơ quan quản lý, hướng đến việc sử dụng thanh toán trên chuỗi khối cho các tổ chức với sự riêng tư và giám sát chặt chẽ.

Tether, gã khổng lồ tài chính tiền điện tử nổi tiếng với các stablecoin, đang mở rộng phạm vi hoạt động sang lĩnh vực khai thác Bitcoin.

Sự tiến triển của dự luật CLARITY Act đã tác động trực tiếp đến các nhà phát hành stablecoin và các nền tảng giao dịch, với giá cổ phiếu của Circle tăng vọt gần 20% trong ngày và hoạt động giao dịch USDC tăng đáng kể.

Bitcoin đã tăng vọt vượt mốc 80.000 đô la, đạt mức cao nhất trong bốn tháng là 80.529 đô la chỉ vài giờ sau khi Donald Trump công bố "Dự án Tự do" - một sáng kiến ​​hải quân của Mỹ nhằm hộ tống các tàu chở hàng đi qua eo biển Hormuz có vị trí chiến lược quan trọng trong bối cảnh căng thẳng leo thang với Iran.

Ben Felix, nhà quản lý danh mục đầu tư kiêm giám đốc đầu tư tại PWL Capital, là một chuyên gia đầu tư dựa trên bằng chứng, người chuyển đổi các nghiên cứu tài chính hàn lâm thành các quyết định thực tiễn dễ hiểu đối với người bình thường.