JH Kim

The three major U.S. stock indexes are trading lower. The Nasdaq Composite index is trading at 22,782.50 points, down 0.69% compared with the previous day as of 01:03 on the 8th. The Dow Jones index is down 0.38% at 46,517.83 points, and the S&P 500 index is down 0.48% at 6,707.72 points.

According to economic breaking news channel Walter Bloomberg on the 6th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump said, "I have made a decision on whether to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine," and "I want to first check how they will use them." This remark came as the U.S. administration recently readjusted the direction of military support to Ukraine, and is interpreted as indicating that President Trump intends to personally check the purpose of weapons use and the methods of management.

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed. The Nasdaq Composite recorded 22,941.67 points, up 0.71% from the previous close on the 7th. The Dow Jones fell 0.14% to 46,694.97 points, and the S&P 500 rose 0.42% to 6,743.71 points at the close.

On the 6th (local time), according to crypto-focused media CoinDesk, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest has reportedly acquired a 3.25% stake in tokenization specialist Securitize.

On the 6th (local time), according to CoinDesk, a media outlet specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), blockchain-based financial infrastructure company Plume Network (Plume Network) completed registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a token securities transfer agent (Transfer Agent). With this registration, Plume will be able to manage digital securities and shareholder records directly on-chain, and will also support interoperability with the U.S. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) settlement network. Plume plans to launch an initial product related to 'Nest', a staking mechanism for a real-world asset (RWA) protocol, in the first quarter of 2026.

The three major U.S. stock indexes are trading mixed. The Nasdaq Composite is trading at 22,877.98 points at 00:02 on the 7th, up 0.43% from the previous close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 0.24% at 46,646.67 points, and the S&P 500 is up 0.24% at 6,731.58 points.

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed. On the 4th, the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.28% from the previous day to 22,780.51 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.67% to 46,830.09 points, and the S&P 500 Index rose 0.13% to 6,723.96 points.

According to Reuters on the 3rd (local time), the Palestinian militant group Hamas announced that it "agreed to release all Israeli hostages" regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza Strip proposal. In a statement, Hamas said it was "ready to enter immediate negotiations through mediators" and indicated its willingness to swiftly proceed with detailed discussions. The announcement is regarded as the most significant progress amid months-long deadlock in hostage negotiations and is expected to have a major impact on future mediated talks and the situation in the Gaza Strip.

At the U.S. Senate, a bill introduced by the Democrats to end the government shutdown failed to secure a majority and did not pass. On the 3rd (local time), according to business news channel Walter Bloomberg, the bill was a Democratic measure to resolve the federal government shutdown, but it failed to secure a majority in the Senate vote. However, voting is still ongoing, and the final result could change the negotiation dynamics going forward. The bill's defeat raises concerns about a prolonged shutdown and is expected to bring additional uncertainty to markets and the daily lives of the public.

Lorie Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, expressed a cautious stance on the possibility of further rate cuts. On the 3rd (local time), foreign media reported that Logan said, "In a situation where the labor market is broadly in balance, stimulating demand would have a limited effect on employment growth and could instead only increase inflationary pressures," and stressed, "Therefore, further rate cuts should be approached cautiously."

Philip Jefferson, Vice Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), said the labor market is gradually slowing and could face larger job losses or upward pressure on the unemployment rate. On the 3rd (local time), Bloomberg reported that Vice Chair Jefferson said, "Various indicators indicate a slowdown in the labor market," and "this poses a risk of leading to job losses and higher unemployment in the future."

According to economic news channel Walter Bloomberg on the 3rd (local time), the White House strongly criticized the Democrats over the government shutdown, claiming the Democrats are using budget negotiations politically and holding the public hostage. In a statement, the White House pointed out that the Democrats are blocking normal government operations by linking political demands such as expanded medical benefits for undocumented immigrants to the budget. As a result, federal government functions have stopped and many citizens, including low-income individuals, veterans, the elderly, and federal employees, are suffering direct harm. The White House also said, "The paralysis of government functions is an irresponsible action that threatens citizens' livelihoods and welfare," and urged the Democrats to immediately stop the political offensive and pass the budget.

On the 3rd (local time), according to economic news channel Walter Bloomberg, the Trump administration announced it would withdraw the cuts to Homeland Security and counterterrorism budgets allocated to New York City and New York State and restore about $187 million in funding. This budget will be used to strengthen counterterrorism response capabilities across New York, including explosive detection equipment, intelligence analysis, patrols, and security enhancements at major sites.

The three major U.S. stock indices are showing gains. The Nasdaq Composite index is trading at 22,881.60 points, up 0.16% from the previous day as of 00:04 on the 4th. The Dow Jones index is at 46,889.13 points, up 0.82%, and the S&P 500 index is at 6,741.16 points, up 0.38%.

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher. The Nasdaq Composite recorded 22,844.05 points, up 0.39% from three days earlier. The Dow Jones index closed at 46,520.15 points, up 0.17%, and the S&P500 index closed at 6,715.80 points, up 0.07%.

On the 2nd (local time), according to financial news channel Walter Bloomberg, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, said, "Some countries are preparing nuclear tests," and "If an actual test is carried out, Russia will also conduct a nuclear test in response."