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Debunking GOP's FALSE CLAIMS about gov. shutdown
MSNBC· 2025-10-02 21:23
Yeah, I'm in my pajamas because when you are trying to slow the misinformation machine, there's no time to get dressed. I'm here because again, the White House is claiming that Democrats have shut down the government because they want undocumented immigrants to get health care from the federal government. We'll probably have a shutdown because one of the things they want to do is they want to give uh incredible Medicare, Cadillac, the Cadillac Medicare to illegal immigrants. The far-left faction of Senate D ...
Bitcoin peaks back above $120K, what economic uncertainty means for Fed's rate cuts and markets
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-02 21:00
Market Trends & Economic Outlook - US stock market is on track for five straight days of gains, with the Dow up approximately 025% [1] - Bond market indicates a lack of concern about risk, with the 30-year Treasury yield well below 5% [2] - The labor market is showing signs of slowing, with muted hiring [1] - The market is pricing in another 25 basis point rate cut in December [1] Company Performance & Sector Analysis - Semiconductors are outperforming, with Intel up almost 4% [1] - Tesla's Q3 deliveries set a record at just over 497000 cars, but shares are down about 4% [2] - DraftKings is considered undervalued, trading at 19 times earnings with 75% earnings growth [5] - AI optimism is boosting stocks, with OpenAI valued at $500 billion in a secondary sale [3] Investment Opportunities & Potential Risks - Foreign direct investment (FDI) of $17 trillion and AI tech spending are acting as stimulus programs [2] - Circular financing in the AI sector may end poorly in the long term [3] - Cannabis stocks are rallying due to potential rescheduling, with Advisor Shares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) specializing in US multi-state operators [19][25]
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Forbes· 2025-10-02 19:55
Government Shutdown Leaves US Cyber Defenses Weaker, Insiders Sayhttps://t.co/tw3xsiSBXf https://t.co/ek8lnkr1I6 ...
Why Health Care Is At The Center Of The U.S. Govt. Shutdown
CNBC· 2025-10-02 18:13
There are three things that Democrats are asking for here. Number one, with the Trump mega bill, there was a lot of health care provisions that passed cuts that were made to Medicaid. Democrats basically want to reverse all of what Republicans just did only a few months ago.Number two, the White House has done a number of what's called rescissions, basically taking funds that Congress in a bipartisan manner allocated to various programs. And the White House said, hey, we're not actually going to use that fu ...
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Forbes· 2025-10-02 17:25
Industry Impact of Government Shutdown - The article discusses potential impacts on air travelers due to a government shutdown [1] - The shutdown's duration is a key factor influencing the severity of these impacts [1] Air Travel Concerns - Air travelers can expect potential disruptions [1] - The article provides insights into what air travelers should anticipate [1]
Argentina's bonds wobble with eyes on US Bessent's support pledge
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-02 16:50
Core Viewpoint - Argentina's international dollar bonds experienced volatility following mixed signals from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding financial support for President Javier Milei's government, leading to uncertainty in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Market Reactions - Initial bond rally of approximately two cents was reversed after Bessent stated that the U.S. is "not putting money into Argentina" [2]. - The 2030 maturity bonds were trading flat after an earlier increase, reflecting market uncertainty over U.S. backing and Milei's reform agenda [3]. - Argentina's financial markets, which had previously rallied, have seen declines amid concerns over U.S. support and upcoming mid-term elections [3]. Group 2: U.S. Support and Negotiations - The U.S. is negotiating a $20 billion swap line with Argentina's central bank, indicating potential support for the country [2]. - Bessent's comments about negotiations included discussions on bond purchases in the secondary market and "profit-sharing" [2]. - The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has added to the uncertainty regarding the U.S.'s plans for Argentina [4]. Group 3: Political and Economic Context - Argentina's government temporarily suspended export taxes on grains, resulting in $7 billion in sales, which provided temporary market relief but drew criticism from some U.S. Republicans [5]. - Concerns have been raised about the political implications of U.S. financial support for Argentina, particularly regarding the perception of using taxpayer money to assist foreign debt holders [5].
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Decrypt· 2025-10-02 16:16
Market Trends - Bitcoin price surges above $120,000 [1] Macroeconomic Factors - US government shutdown is ongoing [1]
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CoinDesk· 2025-10-02 16:02
Crypto in D.C.: What's Next After Gov Shutdown https://t.co/O2JLp8sZmn ...
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Forbes· 2025-10-02 14:07
A good rule of thumb in shutdowns applies: if the government writes checks, it’s closed; if the government cashes checks, it’s open. https://t.co/WycDX8TG2N https://t.co/KPwoS7yhvG ...
Bessent says U.S. GDP could take a hit from the shutdown
CNBC Television· 2025-10-02 13:43
Economic Impact - Government shutdown could lower GDP [1] - Potential hit to GDP growth due to government shutdown [1] - Government shutdown could negatively impact working Americans [1] GDP Analysis - GDP currently at 38% (Note: This seems to be a transcription error and likely refers to 38%, but context is needed for confirmation) [1]