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On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg US Economy reporter @juliafanzeres and host @davidgura tackle the layoff wave of 2025: what it reveals about the state of the US economy — and what it means for the workers swept up in it. https://t.co/uykyjhDkrB ...

Market Trends - Treasury yields increased this week as traders reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in December [1] - Hawkish signals from Chair Jerome Powell contributed to the shift in expectations [1] - Signs of resilience in the US economy also played a role in the adjustment of rate cut expectations [1]

Economic Policy - Donald Trump advocates for more interest rate cuts to bolster the US economy [1] - The central bank provided one rate cut [1] Market Overview - The US economy is described as wavering [1]

DeFi and Traditional Finance Convergence - The industry anticipates finance will integrate centralized and decentralized infrastructure, similar to the internet's evolution, where the distinction between internet and non-internet companies disappeared [4][5] - FinTechs and legacy firms are embracing crypto technology to gain a competitive advantage and better serve customers [6][7] - Exchanges are converging, with crypto-native exchanges listing public equities and traditional exchanges listing crypto products, aiming to become "everything exchanges" [8][9][10] - Coinbase and City partnered to ease crypto on- and off-ramping for institutional clients, highlighting the role of crypto and stablecoins in upgrading the global financial system [12][13] - Western Union is piloting stablecoin settlement rails to speed up cross-border payments and reduce reliance on Swift, viewing stablecoins as an opportunity [14][15] - The "DeFi mullet" concept suggests a familiar user interface with upgraded backend infrastructure, making stablecoins accessible without requiring technical knowledge [19][20] Economic Outlook and Market Trends - The median American family's net worth is at an all-time high of $192,000, while the average American family's net worth is over $1 million [32] - The report suggests that the current administration's economic policies are showing signs of improvement, with inflation, gas prices, and rent easing [25][26][27][28] Bitcoin and Gold Investment Strategies - Bitcoin is expected to outperform gold, with investors rotating from gold to Bitcoin for higher returns after initial uncertainty [40][41] - The speaker believes Bitcoin will eventually have a larger market cap than gold, driven by the principles of sound digital money [45]

The blow-ups of Tricolor and First Brands have sparked debates about underwriting and due diligence practices, but the bigger problem in the corporate credit is coming from the US economy, according to the co-chief investment officer at Monarch https://t.co/26PbkgzMIP ...

No better person to kick off our coverage this morning at the Bund Summit here on the banks of the Huangpo river in Shanghai, and the financial district across the river is Stephen Roach, he's a Yale Law School Senior Fellow, also, of course, the former chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia. Thanks so much for having you, Steve. Always glad to be here.I mean, I'm sure you have lots at the forefront of your mind right now. But let's talk about the upcoming possible Xi-Trump meeting on the sidelines of APEC. How hi ...

Preparing for and recovering from climate-related disasters has become a significant and growing portion of the US economy. Here's what that means for future catastrophes and the nation's economic health https://t.co/zbtjkLnNZe https://t.co/WPaPkZTvAb ...

Private Capital Formation - Private capital formation has been in development for over 30 years, and the industry believes it is still in the early stages, which is constructive for markets [1] - The growth of private capital formation is partly a response to the regulatory structure, especially in private lending and credit, which may be rebalanced in the future [2] - The US boasts a robust capital market and capital formation system, a key strength of the US economy, unlike the European ecosystem [2] - The US private capital formation ecosystem benefits from risk-taking and broad participation of retail investors, driving the strength of the US economy [3]

Credit-card purchases in the US economy have increasingly been driven by borrowers with high scores, as less creditworthy consumers cut back on spending, a new report from the Fed shows. https://t.co/J5Ky5lPfag ...