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U.S. jobs slowdown supports bitcoin, but uncertainty lingers as inflation fears resurface

Bitcoin and other risk assets could see higher volatility ahead of the release of U.S. April nonfarm payrolls data. Markets are focusing less on the headline job gain and more on whether wage growth is slowing. Economists expect job growth to cool sharply, which could support expectations the Federal Reserve will hold rates. But wages are seen accelerating, a factor that could revive inflation concerns and complicate the Fed’s policy path.

Finance

KOSPI enters 7,000 era as concentration and leverage risks grow

South Korea\'s KOSPI index crossed 7,000 for the first time, driven by semiconductor gains, expanded AI infrastructure investment, foreign inflows, retail ETF demand and capital market reforms. The index hit an intraday high of 7,426.60 before closing at 7,384.56 on May 6. Market capitalisation rose to a record 6.06 quadrillion won. Analysts flagged rising concentration in large caps, overheating signals, growing margin debt and external risks such as oil, rates and geopolitics.

Finance

May stock market outlook: Earnings, jobs and oil prices set direction

Global stock markets including the KOSPI are extending record highs, while investors in South Korea focus on whether earnings and flows can sustain gains. Wall Street ended mixed on May 1 as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records. Markets are watching U.S. April nonfarm payrolls and the jobless rate on May 8, with volatility possible. Semiconductor stocks remain central, while sector rotation and continued inflows via funds and ETFs are also in focus. High oil prices and the won-dollar exchange rate are key risks.