Podcasts are done everyone just waits for clips.Streaming done. All bots.Internet done, all bots. Can’t tell who’s real anymore.Government done. The leaders have zero power, even the ones who want to change things can’t.Not all the leaders are bad, they just can’t do anything. Stroke of a pen can’t beat entrenched systems of human greed.(The banks and global financial instruments are like an army tank heading in one direction. The “laws” leaders pass to try and guide the tank are twigs or at best logs in th ...

RT Christian Auty (@aut1111)Never thought about it in terms of demographics but this makes sense of course, we can’t produce our way out of debt in real terms with a falling population … so inflation. We will never truly pay back our debt. I suppose some type of amazing leap in productivity would be the only saving grace. ...

Bitcoin fell below $100,000 in Asian trading on Friday, with regional markets trading lower as traders scaled back expectations of a US interest rate cut next month after hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials reignited inflation fears. The mood soured across the board, with Wall Street futures flashing red after Thursday’s rout that wiped out a four-day winning streak. Market snapshot Bitcoin: $99,063, down 2.9% Ether: $3,224, down 6.9% XRP: $2.31, down 7.6% Total crypto market cap: $3.41 ...

Economic Ideologies - The discussion emphasizes the failure of socialism and communism compared to the success of capitalism in producing prosperity [1][2][3] - The importance of financial literacy in education is highlighted as a means to promote understanding of capitalism and economic growth [3][4] Policy Recommendations - To address affordability issues, the focus should be on increasing energy supply, reducing government spending, and lowering taxes [4][9] - The need for the Republican party to actively promote capitalism and avoid becoming a less socialist version of the left is stressed [8][12] Education System - There is a call for improving educational standards, particularly in math and science, to better prepare students for the workforce [15][18] - The current educational system is criticized for prioritizing ideological indoctrination over academic excellence, which has led to a decline in educational achievement [17][18]

Market Overview - The U.S. government has reopened after a 43-day shutdown, which had raised investor concerns and disrupted economic data flow [1] - A growing number of Federal Reserve policymakers are hesitant about further interest rate cuts, with market odds for a December reduction now near even [1][12] - Inflation concerns and signs of stability in the labor market are influencing Fed officials' views on interest rates [1][12] Stock Performance - Major tech stocks experienced significant declines, with Nvidia down 4.7%, Tesla down 7.6%, and Broadcom down 5.4% [5][12] - The S&P 500 fell 1.62% to 6,739.60 points, the Nasdaq declined 2.48% to 22,825.50 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased 1.38% to 47,590.87 points [6][12] - Eight of the eleven S&P 500 sector indexes declined, with information technology leading the drop at 2.74% [6][12] Sector Rotation - Cisco Systems saw a rally of about 5% after raising its full-year profit and revenue forecasts, indicating strong demand for networking equipment [7][12] - There is a noticeable market rotation away from technology stocks, with the S&P 500 value index gaining approximately 1.4% this week, while the growth index dipped 0.7% [7][12] - Walt Disney's shares tumbled 7.7% amid concerns over a prolonged dispute with YouTube TV regarding cable channel distribution [8][12] Employment Data - Recent data from ADP indicated that private employers shed over 11,000 jobs weekly through late October, and retail-related job postings dropped by 16% year-over-year in October, suggesting ongoing labor market weakness [8][12] Rate Cut Expectations - Traders are currently pricing in a 47% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December, a decrease from the previous week's 70% probability [9][12] Company-Specific Developments - APA Corp gained 3.2% following reports that Spain's Repsol is considering a reverse merger of its upstream unit with potential partners [9][12] - Memory device manufacturers Western Digital and SanDisk saw declines of 3.1% and 10.7%, respectively, after Kioxia Holdings reported lower sales and profits [9][12] Market Dynamics - Declining stocks outnumbered rising ones in the S&P 500 by a ratio of 1.8-to-one, with the S&P 500 posting 15 new highs and 6 new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 51 new highs and 178 new lows [10][12]

Core Insights - The experiential economy, which thrived post-pandemic, is showing signs of decline as recent data and earnings reports raise concerns about consumer spending and demand [2][20]. Economic Indicators - The labor market is deteriorating, with an average of less than 30,000 net new jobs per month from June to August, and a recent report indicating an average loss of 11,250 jobs per week in October [3][4]. - Inflation is rising, with the consumer price index increasing from 2.3% in April to 3% in September, leading to uncertainty about future Federal Reserve rate cuts [5][6]. Company Performance - Major players in the experiential economy, such as Chipotle, Cava, and Sweet Green, reported disappointing earnings, with younger customers reducing dining out frequency [8]. - Cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line have seen stock declines of 20% and 16% respectively, despite Royal Caribbean raising its full-year earnings forecast [9][10]. - Live Nation's stock dropped over 10% following a miss in earnings, attributed to weaker concert business and profitability from Ticketmaster [11][12]. - Disney's stock fell nearly 8% after reporting a topline miss and a bottom line beat, indicating challenges in its domestic experiences business [15][16]. Market Sentiment - Investor confidence in the experiential economy is waning, with companies no longer receiving the benefit of the doubt despite management's optimistic outlooks [10][11]. - The overall sentiment is increasingly negative, with concerns about the sustainability of the experiential economy amid weaker macro data and disappointing earnings reports [20][21].

Group 1 - The experiential economy, which thrived post-pandemic, is showing signs of decline, raising concerns about its sustainability [1][2] - The initial thesis of consumers spending more on experiences rather than goods is being challenged as recent data indicates a downturn [2] - Macro data suggests a deteriorating labor market, with job creation averaging less than 30,000 net new jobs per month from June to August [3] Group 2 - Private sector hiring data from ADP indicates an average loss of 11,250 jobs per week over a four-week period ending October 25, highlighting a significant employment decline [4] - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates in September was a response to worsening employment conditions, but future rate cuts are uncertain due to rising inflation [4][5]

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Government Intervention - Government policies like the Affordable Care Act, Inflation Reduction Act, student loans, and public housing have unintended negative consequences [1] - Government intervention is identified as the problem, not the solution [1]

Something doesn't make sense to me. If the government shutdown is now officially over, why is Bitcoin's price sinking further than it has in months. $98,000.97. >> We're going to win so much you may even get tired of winning. >> Yes, Bitcoin hasn't touched these levels since all the way back here, June of 2025.We hit a high in October and now we're down here. Down 22% from October all-time highs. If November were to end today, this would be one of the worst November on record for Bitcoin.>> And you'll say, ...