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Jin10 data reported on May 3rd, local time Friday night, U.S. President Trump posted an obviously AI-processed photo on "Truth Social," in which he is draped in a papal white robe. This uncaptioned post by Trump was retweeted by the official White House X account, immediately sparking polarized reactions in public opinion. Comedian Williams joked: "Trump the Pope... he did this on purpose knowing it would drive the media crazy"; former Democratic congressional candidate Darigo sarcastically remarked: "The one who breaks all ten commandments is actually cosplaying as the Pope." Earlier this week, when Trump was asked about his preferred candidates for the new Pope, he joked: "I want to be the Pope," adding that New York Archbishop Dolan "is also very suitable."

On May 3, Jin10 reported that the political barometer of German television channel ZDF showed that the support rate for Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), who is about to become the new Chancellor of Germany, is less than 40%. According to the survey results, only 38% of Germans have a positive attitude towards Merz leading the future government, while 56% have a negative evaluation. It is reported that among the supporters of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), which previously reached a coalition government protocol with the CDU/CSU, most hold a negative attitude towards Merz. Only 32% of respondents support his candidacy, while 62% oppose it.

Jin10 reported on May 3rd that a stampede occurred during a religious event in Goa, India, resulting in 7 deaths and more than 30 injuries. The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment.

Jin10 reported on May 3 that the Thai Ministry of Public Health reported two confirmed cases of human infection with anthrax on May 1, one of whom has died. This marks the first report of a fatal human anthrax infection in Thailand in 31 years, prompting the Thai government to issue a public health alert.

On May 3, Jin10 reported that Harvard University President Alan Garber stated in a media interview on the 2nd local time that the action to deprive the university of its federal "tax-exempt status" is "highly illegal" and will send a "terrible signal" to the education sector. According to reports, U.S. President Trump reiterated his plan to revoke Harvard University's "tax-exempt status" through social media that day, to which Garber responded. Garber emphasized that granting educational institutions "tax-exempt status" is meant to enable them to successfully fulfill their educational mission, and for research universities, it is to fulfill their research mission.

Jin10 reported on May 3 that, according to the Masira TV controlled by the Houthi armed group in Yemen, on the morning of May 3 local time, the U.S. military launched 8 attacks in Al-Jawf Province, 3 attacks in Amran Province, and 1 attack in Sana'a Province.

Jin10 reported on May 3rd that, according to AXIOS on Friday local time, two Israeli officials and one American source revealed that representatives from the United States, Israel, and a new international foundation are about to reach an agreement on how to restore humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Gaza without being controlled by Hamas.

Golden Ten Data reported on May 3 that on May 2, local time, the results of the local elections in the United Kingdom were released. Britain's right-wing Reform Party won the most local council seats, with 674 seats; The ruling Labour Party is fourth out of six parties with 99 seats; The Conservatives came in second with 316 seats, but lost their original 672 seats. More than 1,600 members of the local council and six mayors were elected, and one member of the House of Commons representing the Langcoen and Helsby regions of England was elected in a by-election. Previously, Labour MPs representing the constituency resigned after being convicted of assaulting someone in the street. The results of the by-election have been indicated, and the Reform Party narrowly defeated the Labour Party to win the seat. British Prime Minister Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, said in an interview that the result was "disappointing". The election is seen as a major test for Labour's coming to power. Analysts pointed out that a series of measures after the Labor Party came to power, such as limiting winter energy subsidies, pushing

On the 2nd, the US dollar index fell by 0.22%, closing at 100.029. The euro rose to 1.1300 against the dollar, while the pound fell to 1.3274. The yen dropped to 145.03 against the dollar, and the Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and Swedish krona all weakened against the dollar.

On May 3, Jin10 reported that, according to Houthi armed forces, the U.S. military carried out at least seven intensive airstrikes on the port of Ras Isa in Yemen's Hodeidah province on the evening of the 2nd local time.

Jin10 reported on May 3 that sources familiar with the matter stated that on the evening of the 2nd local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu chaired a government security consultation meeting, which preliminarily approved the expansion of military operations in the Gaza Strip. It is expected that tens of thousands of reservists will be called up as a result. However, the report also indicated that Israel is expected to expand its military operations only to a limited extent, without the intention of occupying large areas of Gaza. The Israeli government is expected to hold a meeting on the 4th for the final approval of the relevant plans.

Jin10 data reported on May 3rd that on May 2nd local time, the Trump administration in the United States stated in a statement that it would cut federal spending by $163 billion next year. The Office of Management and Budget at the White House indicated that compared to levels set in 2025, the proposed budget would increase defense spending by 13%, increase homeland security spending by nearly 65%, and cut non-defense discretionary spending by 23%, bringing it to the lowest level since 2017. In addition, the White House proposed a budget of $1.7 trillion for fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 7.6% from the previous year. White House officials stated that the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 contains the lowest non-defense spending since 2000.

Jin10 reported on May 3rd that according to IHS Markit high-frequency shipping data, refined copper shipments to the United States in April exceeded 170,000 tons, reaching the highest level since records began in 2014. Some organizations claim that if this data is corroborated by trade data disclosed by the U.S. government, it will surpass the historical high of approximately 142,000 tons set in November 2001.

Jin10 reported on May 2 that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz again urged the international community to conduct a credible, transparent, and neutral investigation into the recent shooting incident in the India-controlled Kashmir region.

The Trump administration plans to cut federal spending by $163 billion in fiscal year 2026, including increasing defense and homeland security spending, but reducing non-defense spending to its lowest level since 2017. The budget is $1.7 trillion, a decrease of 7.6% from the previous year, including the lowest non-defense spending since 2000.

Jin10 data May 2nd, the UK's FTSE 100 index rose above the closing level on April 2nd, recovering all the fall since Trump announced tariffs on that day.

Jin10 data reported on May 2nd, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution of Germany announced on the 2nd that it has classified the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a clearly far-right organization and will monitor the party at the federal level. The AfD stated that this is a "purely political decision." The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution also issued a statement that there is widespread opposition within the AfD to the "fundamental order of free democracy," and politicians from the party continuously incite the public against receiving refugees and immigrants. The statement said: "We conclude that the AfD is a firmly far-right organization. This conclusion is based on an extremely careful expert review lasting about three years."

Jin10 data reported on May 2, due to the dual factors of improved supply outlook and weak demand putting pressure on the market, raw sugar futures are heading towards a weekly decline after hitting a four-year low. The most active contract in the New York market once fell by 1.1%, to 16.97 cents per pound, the lowest level since mid-July 2021. This week, sugar futures prices have fallen by about 6%, as Brazil reported a good start to its crushing season, leading to market expectations of oversupply.

Jin10 reported on May 2 that analyst Cameron Crise stated that the data combination in the non-farm report gives traders reasons to lower their expectations for easing from The Federal Reserve (FED). In other words, since they are still pricing in expectations for The Federal Reserve (FED) to cut rates more than twice this year, if "hard data" like non-farm continues to challenge the economic weakness signals recently issued by "soft data," then there is further room for reducing bets on The Federal Reserve (FED) rate cuts.