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How much of a surprise is this. We knew that there was going to be parts of the report that were missing. But to just wholesale cancel the October jobs report, it is a little bit of a surprise, especially because businesses are able to keep their records, how many folks were on their payrolls.And so when you ask businesses how many people were on your payrolls for the week that included the 12th of the month, they should have paystubs, they should have our records. It should be relatively easy to retrieve t ...

Core Insights - Homeowners are avoiding large renovations, but there is a trend towards smaller home improvement projects, which is seen as a positive indicator for 2026 [1][2] - Lowe's reported third-quarter results that surpassed analysts' expectations, although the profit guidance for 2025 was lower than anticipated [3] Consumer Behavior - Many homeowners are delaying expensive renovations due to affordability concerns and economic uncertainty, particularly regarding larger discretionary purchases [3] - High interest rates have made home renovations less appealing, especially for those needing loans [3][4] Market Conditions - Despite rising home prices providing borrowing opportunities, homeowners are waiting for lower interest or mortgage rates before committing to larger purchases [4] - There is potential for homeowners to access between $11 billion to $13 billion in equity for borrowing when interest rates decrease [4] Company Outlook - Lowe's executives express cautious optimism about future conditions as they anticipate potential near-term rate reductions could serve as an additional stimulus for consumer spending [5]

Core Insights - Circle Internet Group's stock has dropped approximately 40% in the past month, currently trading around $76, despite being valued at over two-and-a-half times its initial IPO price of $31 in June [2] - The company's third-quarter revenue increased by 66% year-over-year to $740 million, with adjusted EBITDA rising from $126 million to $166 million, but increased projected operating expenses have led to a sell-off [2] - The macroeconomic environment, particularly interest rates, poses challenges for Circle, as over 90% of its revenue comes from interest accrued on cash and Treasuries backing its stablecoins [3][4] Revenue and Growth - Circle's USDC stablecoin has seen significant growth, with circulation reaching $73.7 billion, a 108% increase year-over-year, and the company anticipates long-term annual growth of about 40% [5] - The growth of USDC is attributed to its increasing use in cross-border remittances, B2B transactions, and international treasury operations, rather than just crypto trading volume [5] Regulatory Environment - The passage of the GENIUS Act in July 2025 has established a federal framework for payment stablecoins, providing a more stable environment for banks, fintech companies, and corporations to integrate stablecoins into operations [6] Infrastructure Development - Circle is expanding its role beyond being a USDC issuer by developing payment infrastructure, including the Arc test network, which is attracting interest from over 100 companies [7] - The Arc network aims to facilitate quicker, programmable money flows, while the CPN off-chain payments network currently involves 29 institutions [7] Competitive Landscape - Circle's initiatives position it in direct competition with major payment players like Visa and Mastercard, as well as existing crypto networks [8] - The success of Circle's network depends on achieving sufficient adoption among participants, as various competitors are also developing their own systems [8] Market Risks - The demand for stablecoins is cyclical, typically increasing during crypto bull markets and weakening during recessions, which poses risks for Circle [9] - Circle's revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2025 was reported at $1.89 billion with approximately $172 million in profit, indicating it is not yet operating at the scale of industry benchmarks like Coinbase [9]

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The Federal Open Market Committee has just one scheduled meeting left for 2025, with a decision on interest rates on December 10.Here's what to expect: https://t.co/bns3nxrMJo ...

Market Analysis - Bitcoin's major peaks have historically corresponded with peaks in the ISM (Institute for Supply Management) [6] - The current cycle feels different due to Main Street's economic struggles, leading to a lack of retail investor involvement and euphoria [6] - Social interest in Bitcoin is at levels similar to 2019 because Main Street is hurting [17] Economic Factors - The ISM Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) is a key indicator; above 50 indicates expansion, below 50 indicates contraction [5] - The Fed funds rate, currently at 4%, may be higher than the neutral rate, potentially impacting economic conditions [7] - A 50 basis points cut by the Federal Reserve could potentially bring the rate below the neutral rate, but this is not expected [8] Monetary Policy and Future Outlook - The market may experience waning interest in early 2026 until interest rates decrease and monetary policy shifts [13] - Lower rates are needed to alleviate Main Street's concerns about the labor market and inflation [17] - Over time, politicians tend to resort to printing more money to solve economic issues [18] - Cycles like the current one emphasize the importance of sound investment principles [18][19]

Market Outlook - Markets are anticipating Nvidia's earnings report for insights on the AI outlook, along with earnings from Target and Walmart to gauge consumer spending health [1] - The US Nov NAHB housing market index unexpectedly rose by 1 to a 7-month high of 38, surpassing expectations of no change at 37 [1] Labor Market and Economic Indicators - US weekly initial unemployment claims were reported at 232,000 for the week ending October 18, with continuing claims rising by 10,000 to a 2-month high of 1.957 million [2] - Richmond Fed President Barkin's dovish comments regarding layoffs by large companies and inflation expectations supported stock market recovery [2] - The 10-year T-note yield fell by 2 basis points to 4.12% following ADP's report of an average job loss of 2,500 per week in the four weeks ending November 1 [2] Stock Market Performance - US stock indexes extended declines, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 reaching 1-month lows, driven by weakness in technology stocks [3][4] - Amazon.com and Microsoft saw significant declines of over 4% and 2% respectively after a downgrade by Rothschild & Co Redburn [3][10] - Home Depot's stock fell over 6% after cutting its full-year earnings guidance, indicating reduced consumer spending on home improvements [3][12] Earnings Season Insights - Q3 corporate earnings season is nearing completion, with 82% of S&P 500 companies exceeding forecasts, leading to a 14.6% increase in earnings, significantly above the expected 7.2% [6] - Home Depot reported Q3 comparable sales growth of only 0.2%, below the consensus of 1.36%, and adjusted its full-year operating margin estimate downwards [12] International Market Trends - Overseas stock markets also experienced declines, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 1.88%, China's Shanghai Composite down 0.81%, and Japan's Nikkei 225 down 3.22% [7] Interest Rates and Bond Market - December 10-year T-notes closed up by 4.5 ticks, with the yield falling to 4.121%, driven by stock market weakness and labor market concerns [8] - European government bond yields showed mixed results, with the 10-year German bund yield decreasing by 0.6 basis points [9]

Drugmakers are making notable deals, biotech is coming back, and much of the worry about tariffs and interest rates has faded away. ...

Colombia’s economy beat all forecasts with the fastest growth since the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, boosting the chances that the central bank may need to start raising interest rates. https://t.co/jGBL4YS1hZ ...