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According to a recent article by npm co-founder Laurie Voss, research from Stanford University's Digital Economy Lab based on ADP payroll data shows that since the end of 2022, the number of employed junior software developers aged 22 to 25 has decreased by 19%, and entry-level software development positions have dropped by 28% from their peak, with the unemployment rate for computer science graduates rising to 6.1%. However, the total number of developers employed in the U.S. has still grown by 4.4% during the same period, with the employment of senior developers aged 41 to 49 increasing by 14%. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) further indicates that over the past year, the number of "computer programmer" positions primarily responsible for writing code on demand has decreased by 16%, while positions for data scientists and core software developers that require more architectural judgment have increased by 12% and 2%, respectively.At the same time, the proliferation of AI tools has led to an explosion in software creation. GitHub added a record 36 million accounts and 121 million code repositories last year, and the number of app submissions to the Apple App Store surged by 80% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Data from platforms like Vercel and Lovable indicates that over 60% of new users are "non-traditional developers" such as product managers and analysts. Industry analysts warn that as AI replaces basic coding tasks, the traditional "junior to senior" engineer apprenticeship promotion path has been disrupted, raising concerns about the safety of AI-generated code and challenging the future sources of senior developers. However, the latest hiring data from platforms like Indeed shows that the demand for related entry-level positions hit bottom in May 2025 and has begun to show signs of rebound.

According to Jinshi reports, Mohit Kumar of Jefferies Group stated in a report that despite the decline in oil prices, the interest rate market has not quickly incorporated the expectations of falling oil prices into pricing. He pointed out that as the market focuses on the increase in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the drop in oil prices has exceeded expectations. Jefferies believes that one of the main impacts of the US-Iran agreement is that major global central banks no longer need to raise interest rates, maintaining the view that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates this year, and that the Fed's next move will be to cut rates rather than raise them.

According to the National Daily, the Bank of Korea (central bank) warned in its "Financial Stability Report for the First Half of 2026" that as the correlation between the cryptocurrency market and traditional markets increases, the impact of the crypto market may spill over into traditional stock and foreign exchange markets. The central bank's analysis pointed out that due to a more diversified investor base and the evolving market structure, the likelihood of the crypto market transmitting risks to the traditional financial sector is rising.

According to the National Daily, the Bank of Korea (central bank) warned in the "Financial Stability Report for the First Half of 2026" that as the correlation between the cryptocurrency market and traditional markets increases, the impact of the crypto market may spill over into traditional stock and foreign exchange markets. The central bank's analysis points out that due to a more diversified investor base and the evolving market structure, the likelihood of the crypto market transmitting risks to the traditional financial sector is rising.The report notes that since South Korea has not yet approved spot and futures cryptocurrency ETFs, and corporate participation is limited, the direct impact on the domestic financial market is currently still limited. However, the central bank also warned that if the scope of institutional and corporate participation expands in the future, significant price shocks in crypto assets could spread to the domestic stock and foreign exchange markets.

According to a report by The Paper, Wang Xin, the Director of the Research Bureau (Advisory Office) of the People's Bank of China, discussed the cross-border payment system at the "Lujiazui Forum 2026 Plenary Session II: Global Financial Governance Reform and Cooperation." He stated that the next step is to further ensure the security, neutrality, and efficiency of the international payment system, strengthen the interconnection of payment systems between central banks, as well as retail payment systems. It is essential to prudently and steadily explore the potential of new payment tools, closely monitor the impact of stablecoins on the international monetary system and cross-border payments, improve regulatory rules, and promote a more inclusive, efficient, and resilient international payment system to better support sustainable development and the growth of the world economy.

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin and gold fell simultaneously as the market bets on rising interest rates pressuring non-yielding assets. Bitcoin dropped about 7% this week, while gold fell below $4,200 per ounce.The rebound was mainly driven by short covering, with over $500 million in bearish bets liquidated in the past week, while spot demand has not yet returned significantly. Traders are focusing on Wednesday's U.S. inflation data and the policy stance of the new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. If inflation remains high, it could prompt interest rates to stay elevated, further pressuring risk assets. The rare simultaneous decline of Bitcoin and gold undermines their rationale as macro hedging tools.

According to Jinshi reports, Lindsay Rosner, the head of multi-sector fixed income investments at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, stated that recent data indicates the Federal Reserve does not need to worry about labor market issues and will focus on inflation concerns. The duration of the Iran war will ultimately determine the Federal Reserve's next actions.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Daly stated that inflation is primarily driven by tariffs, and these effects are expected to gradually dissipate.

According to Jinshi reports, Wall Street traders expect a strong employment report to be released on Friday, but fluctuations in oil prices have shifted attention more towards inflation issues. Crude oil prices continue to rise, and the stock market is performing steadily. Traders are concerned about the persistence of inflationary pressures and the Federal Reserve's response, anticipating that the Fed's interest rate decision in June will be the most important event for the S&P 500 index in the coming month. Data from Citigroup shows that the options market expects the index to fluctuate by 0.6% on Friday.

Tiger Brokers announced that on May 22, the Beijing Regulatory Bureau of the China Securities Regulatory Commission imposed administrative penalties on some of the company's subsidiaries and ordered the confiscation of illegal gains, totaling approximately 411 million RMB (about 59.7 million USD).The related penalties stem from some subsidiaries conducting unlicensed cross-border securities business within China, as well as illegal activities involving funds and futures business. The company sincerely accepts the penalties and has confirmed them as a significant matter following the first quarter. Considering the company's overall profitability and cash flow situation, this one-time expenditure will not have a significant adverse impact on the company's operational activities or long-term development.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Schnabel stated that as price pressures spread beyond energy and the risk of inflation expectations becoming unanchored rises, the European Central Bank can no longer ignore the inflation impact brought about by the war in Iran.She pointed out that the destruction of energy infrastructure and global supply chains has changed price dynamics in a more lasting way, and policymakers may need to respond. Schnabel emphasized that the current shock is different from past energy crises, driving up production costs around the world.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated at the 32nd Dubrovnik Economic Conference that the global adoption of stablecoins could amplify the impact of Federal Reserve policies.He pointed out that for countries adopting stablecoins, it is akin to a fixed exchange rate system, effectively expanding the reach of U.S. monetary policy.

DxSale.Network posted on platform X in response to a previous security incident, revealing that the recent vulnerability originated from the newly launched atomic swap feature on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), affecting the v1 lock-up contract that was launched in 2021.The team has identified the source of the issue and stated that the v2 and above versions of the lock-up contract are completely secure and have passed the Certik audit. Users can rest assured that assets locked in v2 and above are not affected.

It has been reported that banks in the Hong Kong region are tightening account openings. According to informed sources, in accordance with the requirements of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, some banks in the Hong Kong region will start tightening the opening of investment accounts from May 26, including the need to sign paper declarations, but there is currently no impact on savings accounts.

According to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve's Williams stated that the Middle East war is driving up inflation, and the impact of soaring energy prices should be short-term.

Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon wrote in The New York Times that the market's concerns about AI triggering a "massive wave of unemployment" are exaggerated. The U.S. economy will continue to create more new jobs through technological transformation, just as it did during the past industrial revolution and the internet era. Solomon stated that Goldman Sachs expects AI or automation to affect about 25% of existing work hours over the next decade, with significant impacts on white-collar sectors such as banking, accounting, and law. Research from Stanford shows that entry-level positions in highly automated roles like software engineering and customer service have declined by 16% compared to less automated industries.However, he pointed out that AI is also creating new job demands. For example, since 2022, the construction of data centers in the U.S. has generated over 200,000 construction jobs. Goldman Sachs itself may reduce some compliance and account opening positions but will increase hiring for client-facing roles in banking, trading, and asset management. Solomon believes that AI is more likely to enhance productivity rather than directly eliminate 25% of jobs. He stated, "Technological advancement and cultural change do not occur simultaneously; being replaceable does not mean one will necessarily be replaced." He also called for the government and businesses to jointly promote large-scale job retraining to address the structural changes in the workforce brought about by AI.