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Equities: Friday marked a bad ending to a challenging month in the market.

The Nasdaq 100 and the Nasdaq Composite saw the worst month since the financial crisis.

Rates: The 2-year Treasury yield keeps climbing as more aggressive Fed rate hikes get priced in.

Commodities: Let’s take a look at last month’s performance across key commodity markets.

The United States: The employment cost index came in well above forecasts, spooking the markets. The concern has been a wage-price spiral.

Cryptocurrency: Most major cryptos ended April in the red.

Food for Thought: Lastly, mortgage lending by fintech firms has surged in recent years.

Edited by Alexander Bowers
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