[The non-farm report is generally surprising, but the specific situation is not entirely optimistic] Institutions commented on the US non-farm data in March. The main data in the report were generally surprising. Recruitment, total employment, participation rate and weekly income all exceeded expectations. This increases the possibility that the Federal Reserve will remain patient in fighting inflation and further postpone the first interest rate cut. However, the specific situation is not all so optimistic. Recruitment is concentrated in non-cyclical industries, and unemployment rates in some industries are also rising. The prolonged unemployment in March reflects a skill mismatch that even the patient Federal Reserve cannot solve. Those with high-demand skills continue to work, especially in non-cyclical industries, or industries that benefit from spending by wealthy households, but others may be left behind.

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su: Keep a close eye on the unemployment rate.

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Suh: Employment is good for all workers, including immigrants.

US Secretary of State Blinken: In Gaza, civilian lives should be prioritized rather than military action.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: The United States will watch very carefully the steps taken by Israel.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: Israel is taking responsibility and taking steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.

Market news: TSMC (TSM.N) is fully assessing the impact of the earthquake.

Market news: TSMC (TSM.N) maintains the annual revenue guidance given at its January meeting.

The euro/USD pair fell to 1.08, down 0.34% on the day.

Bank of Italy: Risks to inflation forecasts are balanced, while growth forecasts face downside risks.

According to RIA Novosti: The Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant press station said that Ukrainian military drones attacked the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, but no serious damage was found.

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in Myanmar.

Allianz chief economist El-Erian: The March non-farm report is an employment report that confirms the US economic exceptionalism.

Saudi Aramco: The price of ultra-light crude oil sold to Asia in May will be set at a premium of US$2.95 per barrel over the average price in Oman and Dubai.

U.S. stock index futures rebounded, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbing to intraday highs.

U.S. stock index futures fell sharply after the release of March non-farm payrolls data.

Emerging market stocks and currency gauges fell after the release of the U.S. jobs data.

The Australian dollar AUD/USD fell more than 0.50% during the day and is now trading at 0.6554.