Market Trends & Economic Disparities - AI stocks gains have added $5 trillion to household wealth in the last year [1] - Americans gained over $63 trillion in wealth from Q1 2020 through Q2 2025 [1] - The stock market is performing well, but the average household doesn't seem to be participating [2] - The economy is K-shaped, with the upper end driving consumer spending and the lower end struggling with inflation [4] - The lower-income cohort is at or near a recession, with unemployment rates twice the national average [4][5][6] Equity Ownership & Wealth Distribution - 62% of Americans own US equities [3] - Equity ownership is bifurcated: 84% for households with over $100,000, and 22% for households with under $50,000 [3] - Asset holders, including those holding stocks, metals, and crypto, have generally done well [10] Retail & Consumer Behavior - A K-shaped economy is playing out across retail and fast food [7][8] - Wendy's reported almost a 5% decline in same-store sales in the US [7] - McDonald's is resonating with low-income consumers by offering value meals at $5 and $8 price points [8] - Student loan repayments are hurting Gen Z [9] Investment Strategies & Inflation - Those who waited for a better time to enter the market effectively "shorted" the market [11] - People are buying assets to get ahead of inflation, as the value of money decreases [12]

After a banner here for crypto with tailwinds from Washington and Wall Street, selling pressure has recently returned with a vengeance. Bitcoin recently flirted with a bare market. Let's talk more about it with Andy Bear, Coindesk Indices managing director.He's here with me at the desk. Andy, >> no relation to the market, Andy Bear. >> Um, yes, I guess you Well, Bitcoin, you never know.I mean, but you know, so what kind of cycle are we in now then. How do we think about that >> after the sort of late August ...

It looks like we're getting close to the shutdown ending. >> On this vote, the yays are 60 and the naysay are 40. Three-fifths of the Senate duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative. The motion upon reconsideration is agreed to. >> The Senate is moving forward on an amended House CR, a continuing resolution that will reopen the government until January 30th. They'll need unanimous consent from all senators to fasttrack their final vote. I will call all House members to return to Washington as q ...

government shutdown has now lasted 41 days. It could be coming to an end very soon after the Senate advanced a bill that would fund the government through January of 2026. Several Democratic senators joined the Republicans for a 6040 vote vote in favor of the bill.Let's bring in Henrietta Trees VA partners managing partner and director of economic policy to talk more about this. Henrietta, um how close are we in your view right now and what's the sort of timeline that we're looking at. >> We are on the goal ...

Welcome to Market Catalyst. I'm Julie Hyman. We are 30 minutes into the US trading day. So, let's get to the three market catalyst we're watching this hour. First up, we'll bring you the latest on the government shutdown as the Senate makes progress in Washington. Plus, Disney results due out this week. We'll break down what to watch and crypto recovering after a volatile week that sent Bitcoin flirting with a bare market. There's more pain ahead. All that and more coming up on Market Catalysts. Let's get a ...

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Market Trends & Economic Indicators - The US Senate advanced a bill to end the government shutdown, keeping the government open until the end of January [1] - The NFIB small business optimism index is forecasted to fall slightly to 984%, signaling less confidence among small business owners [1] - University of Michigan's data indicates a slowing labor market with reduced hiring and increased risk for job seekers [1] - Concerns exist regarding a potential AI bubble, with valuations appearing lofty and questions arising about fundraising and competitive dynamics [2] - Technology remains a pressure point between the US and China, impacting chip businesses like Nvidia [2] - A hot US economy may lead to inflation concerns, impacting haven assets like gold and crypto [4][5] Company Performance & Earnings - Walt Disney is expected to announce solid Q4 results, driven by its parks business [1] - Coreweave's earnings report will be closely watched for backlog, visibility, and pricing insights [2] - TSMC's revenue showed a 169% year-on-year growth to approximately 1186 billion, but it's the slowest growth in 18 months [8] - Beyond Meat is under pressure due to ongoing financial issues and weak demand for plant-based meat [11] - Diageo's shares jumped 66% after appointing Dave Lewis as CEO, despite flat organic net sales and cut sales/profit forecast [12] AI & Quantum Computing - Quantum computing stocks are experiencing a boom, with some gains exceeding 1900% over 12 months [1][15] - McKinsey estimates the quantum market could reach $100 billion within a decade [18] - Regetti's CEO estimates quantum advantage is 3-5 years away, requiring 1,000 cubits and 999% 2-cubit gate fidelity [20][21]

In 2025, pumpkin flavored products cost on average 8.4% more than their non-P pumpkin flavored counterparts. That price difference that's called the pumpkin spice tax. Would you pay more for a product if it was pumpkin spice flake.Like, yes, but I'll be mad about it. I mean, like the no and no, I wouldn't pay extra. And I love pumpkin spice. Do you like pumpkin spice.Stop picking you once in a while. So, safe to say you probably would not pay more for a product just like blazer. No.>> Would you pay more for ...

The streets are the darker side of capitalism. When I realize tariffs are just somebody paying draft to hustle in America, I say, "Oh, I got it." When it comes to just the stock market in general, I have to put it in terms and references that I can really relate to. So, in the streets, if I want to hustle in somebody else's neighborhood, it's one of two things that has to happen.either that person gives me a blessing to sell there and then I can sell there freely or I have to pay what's called draft. Draft ...

Market Trends & Analysis - Bitcoin briefly fell below $100,000 this week [2] - 10X Research predicted Bitcoin prices could fall to $100,000 back in October [2] - The firm predicts Bitcoin could fall further in the near term, potentially into the $70,000s if it breaks below $93,000 [3][8] - Bitcoin is heading for a 9% decline this week, its worst week since March [5] - Long-term Bitcoin holders have been selling since the summer, accelerating in the last month [6] - Strategists point to 400,000 Bitcoin sold by long-term holders in the past month [11] - Compass Point noted long net sales from long-term holders exceeded 1 million Bitcoin since June 30th [12] - Bitcoin is down 20% from its highs, with selling across the cryptocurrency board [10][18] - Bitcoin has declined about 15% over the last month [19] Potential Catalysts - Potential catalysts that could drive Bitcoin higher include a Fed rate cut in December, a regime change at the Fed, and the government reopening [4][9] - Liquidity is important to Bitcoin, and the government reopening could be a tailwind [16][17]