1. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 22,000 in August, below expectations, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%
The U.S. released its August nonfarm payroll data, showing an increase of 22,000 jobs, lower than the expected 75,000; the unemployment rate stood at 4.3%, in line with expectations. -Original text
2. Market traders predict the Federal Reserve may cut rates by 50 basis points this month
According to market traders' forecasts, the Federal Reserve may announce a 50 basis point rate cut this month. This expectation reflects the market's anticipation of further monetary policy easing in the U.S., and investors should closely monitor the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision and related statements. -Original text
3. Analysts say nonfarm data reinforces expectations of three Fed rate cuts this year
Jeffrey Leschen, Managing Director at Bramshill Investments, stated that the August nonfarm payroll data met expectations. Although tariff policies and the rapid development of artificial intelligence bring some uncertainty that may put pressure on corporate hiring plans, investment in the U.S. could drive growth in manufacturing employment. However, this positive impact will take time to materialize. Leschen pointed out that current economic data suggest the Federal Reserve may cut rates by 50 basis points, and the latest nonfarm report further strengthens the possibility of three rate cuts by the Fed this year. -Original text
4. White House economic advisor says Fed may discuss significant rate cuts
White House economic advisor Hassett stated that the Federal Reserve may need to assess future policy actions and is expected to discuss larger rate cuts. -Original text
5. Trump hints at imminent announcement of Federal Reserve chair candidate
On September 6, Trump stated that he would soon announce his candidate for Federal Reserve chair. -Original text
6. New Zealand FMA launches tokenization regulatory consultation to assess current regulatory impact
The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has launched a tokenization consultation, running through the end of October, aimed at assessing whether current regulations hinder the development of tokenization. The FMA stated that most tokenization projects are led by already regulated institutions, while startups tend to avoid regulation due to high licensing costs and other issues, which may weaken consumer protection and lead some companies to move to overseas markets with lower regulatory requirements. -Original text
7. Bullish’s European subsidiary obtains MiCA license in Germany
On September 5, according to CoinDesk, the European subsidiary of cryptocurrency trading platform Bullish has obtained a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in Germany. Bullish Europe has received the license from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin); previously, the company had already obtained crypto brokerage and custody licenses from the same regulator. -Original text
8. U.S. Republican Party plans to revise rules to accelerate Fed board nominations
The U.S. Republican Party plans to revise rules to speed up the confirmation process for Federal Reserve board members nominated by President Trump. If the amendment is approved by the Senate, Trump’s nominee Stephen Milan is expected to take office before the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on September 16-17. -Original text
