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Jinse Finance reported that the U.S. Consumer Confidence Index saw a slight decline in August, as public concerns over employment prospects intensified. Data released on Tuesday showed that the U.S. Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell to 97.4 in August. The sub-index measuring expectations for the next six months declined in August, while the current situation index dropped to its lowest level since April. Consumer confidence remains well below pre-pandemic levels, and the recent slowdown in the labor market has heightened economic concerns triggered by Trump’s tariff policies. Job growth and wage increases have slowed significantly, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the unemployed to find new jobs. The proportion of consumers who believe “jobs are hard to get” rose for the second consecutive month, reaching its highest level since 2021; the proportion who believe “jobs are plentiful” remained basically unchanged. The difference between these two indicators—an important measure of the labor market used by economists—narrowed slightly, continuing the steady downward trend of the past three years.

ChainCatcher News, on August 26, according to official sources, MetaMask announced the launch of a social login feature, allowing users to quickly create, back up, and recover non-custodial crypto wallets via Google or Apple accounts. This feature generates a 12-word mnemonic phrase in the background, eliminating the need for manual recording and simplifying the traditional wallet management process. Users only need two steps: log in with a social account and set a security password. MetaMask reminds users that password security is crucial; if lost, the wallet cannot be recovered.