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On April 30, the three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed, with the Nasdaq rising by 0.04%, the Dow Jones falling by 0.57%, and the S&P 500 declining by 0.04%. Popular tech stocks showed mixed results, with Amazon and Broadcom rising over 1%, while Microsoft and NVIDIA fell more than 1%.

[U.S. Stock Indices Close Mixed]On April 30, the three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed, with the Nasdaq rising by 0.04%, the Dow Jones falling by 0.57%, and the S&P 500 declining by 0.04%. Popular tech stocks showed mixed results, with Amazon and Broadcom rising over 1%, while Microsoft and NVIDIA fell more than 1%.

U.S. Stock Indices Close Mixed

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that if rate hikes are necessary, we will certainly signal that; currently, no one is calling for a rate hike, and if a rate cut is appropriate, we will also signal that. We believe the current policy stance is very suitable for waiting, and perhaps a moderately restrictive position is appropriate. There has been a lack of broad support for making significant adjustments to the dot plot.

[Fed Chair Powell: We Will Signal If Rate Hikes Are Needed]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that if rate hikes are necessary, we will certainly signal that; currently, no one is calling for a rate hike, and if a rate cut is appropriate, we will also signal that. We believe the current policy stance is very suitable for waiting, and perhaps a moderately restrictive position is appropriate. There has been a lack of broad support for making significant adjustments to the dot plot.

Fed Chair Powell: We Will Signal If Rate Hikes Are Needed

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that inflation caused by tariffs is expected to decline in the next two quarters. Before considering a rate cut, he would like to first examine the other side of energy and tariffs. The number of officials supporting a shift towards a neutral stance has increased; perhaps the next meeting will consider changing the current accommodative stance, and guidance on interest rates may change at the next meeting.

[Fed Chair Powell: Inflation from Tariffs Expected to Decline in the Next Two Quarters]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that inflation caused by tariffs is expected to decline in the next two quarters. Before considering a rate cut, he would like to first examine the other side of energy and tariffs. The number of officials supporting a shift towards a neutral stance has increased; perhaps the next meeting will consider changing the current accommodative stance, and guidance on interest rates may change at the next meeting.

Fed Chair Powell: Inflation from Tariffs Expected to Decline in the Next Two Quarters

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the number of officials supporting a shift towards a neutral stance has increased. The possibility of changing the current easing bias may be considered at the next meeting. The number of officials who believe that the likelihood of raising rates is now comparable to that of lowering rates has also increased. (Jin Shi)

[Powell: Possible Consideration of Changing Current Easing Bias at Next Meeting]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the number of officials supporting a shift towards a neutral stance has increased. The possibility of changing the current easing bias may be considered at the next meeting. The number of officials who believe that the likelihood of raising rates is now comparable to that of lowering rates has also increased. (Jin Shi)

Powell: Possible Consideration of Changing Current Easing Bias at Next Meeting

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that it is important for people to rely on the Federal Reserve, free from political influence. Ongoing additional actions threaten the Fed's ability to fulfill its duties. I will leave the Federal Reserve when I believe the time is right. I do not agree with the actions of the Trump administration. (When asked if his continued presence on the Fed Board was politically motivated) I do not think so. The Federal Reserve must never get involved in politics, which is extremely important. I had long planned to retire, but recent government actions left me with no choice but to stay.

[Powell: Disagrees with Trump Administration, Planned Retirement but Had No Choice but to Stay]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that it is important for people to rely on the Federal Reserve, free from political influence. Ongoing additional actions threaten the Fed's ability to fulfill its duties. I will leave the Federal Reserve when I believe the time is right. I do not agree with the actions of the Trump administration. (When asked if his continued presence on the Fed Board was politically motivated) I do not think so. The Federal Reserve must never get involved in politics, which is extremely important. I had long planned to retire, but recent government actions left me with no choice but to stay.

Powell: Disagrees with Trump Administration, Planned Retirement but Had No Choice but to Stay

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that he will maintain his position and will not leave until the Department of Justice investigation is fully concluded. He will continue to serve as a governor after May 15 and will depart from the Federal Reserve at an appropriate time.

[Fed Chair Powell: Will Remain as Governor After Leaving Chair Position]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that he will maintain his position and will not leave until the Department of Justice investigation is fully concluded. He will continue to serve as a governor after May 15 and will depart from the Federal Reserve at an appropriate time.

Fed Chair Powell: Will Remain as Governor After Leaving Chair Position

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell expressed his welcome for the Justice Department's announcement last Friday regarding the dismissal of the investigation into him. Over the past weekend, the Justice Department provided assurances that the investigation would not be restarted unless there was a criminal referral. I maintain my position that I will not leave until the Justice Department's investigation is completely concluded. I will continue to serve as a governor after May 15, with my tenure to be determined. I will serve in a low-key role as a governor.

[Powell: Will Continue as Governor After May 15, in a Low-Key Role]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell expressed his welcome for the Justice Department's announcement last Friday regarding the dismissal of the investigation into him. Over the past weekend, the Justice Department provided assurances that the investigation would not be restarted unless there was a criminal referral. I maintain my position that I will not leave until the Justice Department's investigation is completely concluded. I will continue to serve as a governor after May 15, with my tenure to be determined. I will serve in a low-key role as a governor.

Powell: Will Continue as Governor After May 15, in a Low-Key Role

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that this is his last press conference as Chairman. He congratulated Waller and wished him all the best as the nominee for Federal Reserve Chairman. The Federal Reserve is resilient. (Jin Shi)

[Powell: This is my last press conference as Chairman, congratulations to Waller]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that this is his last press conference as Chairman. He congratulated Waller and wished him all the best as the nominee for Federal Reserve Chairman. The Federal Reserve is resilient. (Jin Shi)

Powell: This is my last press conference as Chairman, congratulations to Waller

On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the PCE inflation rate for March is expected to be 3.5%, with little change in the unemployment rate. Recent inflation expectations have risen. The economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Inflation has increased recently and is at a high level. Rising energy prices will push up short-term inflation.

[Powell: Recent Rise in Inflation Expectations and Inflation]On April 30, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the PCE inflation rate for March is expected to be 3.5%, with little change in the unemployment rate. Recent inflation expectations have risen. The economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Inflation has increased recently and is at a high level. Rising energy prices will push up short-term inflation.

Powell: Recent Rise in Inflation Expectations and Inflation

&nbsp;Uniswap founder Hayden Adams posted on the X platform stating that the main problem with describing Rollups as "parasitic" is that these projects undertake a large amount of the arduous and expensive engineering work to scale Ethereum.

[Uniswap founder Hayden Adams: Ethereum needs an engineering-driven approach to become more independent.]&nbsp;Uniswap founder Hayden Adams posted on the X platform stating that the main problem with describing Rollups as "parasitic" is that these projects undertake a large amount of the arduous and expensive engineering work to scale Ethereum.

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams: Ethereum needs an engineering-driven approach to become more independent.

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