Stagflation Fears Weigh on Bitcoin and U.S. Stocks Amid Negative Data

Market sentiment has shifted negatively due to recent economic data, raising stagflation concerns.

  • ADP jobs report for April indicated 62,000 private sector jobs created, below the expected 108,000 and March's 147,000.
  • First quarter GDP growth estimate showed a decline of 0.3%, contrary to the anticipated increase of 0.2%.
  • The trade imbalance reduced GDP growth by nearly 5% in Q1, with increased imports not matched by exports.
  • The Core PCE price index rose by 3.5%, surpassing the forecast of 3.1%.
  • U.S. stocks declined: Nasdaq fell by 2%, S&P 500 decreased by 1.5%.
  • Bitcoin (BTC) decreased by approximately 1% to $94,300.