So, here's where things stand this morning. As John suggested, it's all moving pretty fast. In a 60 to 40 vote, a group of moderate Democrats broke from their party and voted with Republicans on legislation to fund the government and hold a later vote on extending affordable care act tax credits that expire on January the 1st.The deal includes a mini package of appropriation bills that fund military construction, veterans affairs, the department of agriculture, and the legislative branch, as well as a stop ...

Market Overview - The market is showing bullish signs with the S&P 500 finishing in the green after a downward flush at the start of the day, indicating potential recovery [2] - Positive sentiment is driven by perceived progress on the government shutdown, which is expected to be resolved soon, leading to higher equity prices and yields [2][5] Economic Indicators - Consumer sentiment has dropped significantly, reaching low levels, which is impacting the economy [7] - The Senate passed a funding measure for SNAP benefits until September next year, which may alleviate some economic concerns [8][9] Government Shutdown - The government shutdown has lasted over 40 days, but recent progress has led to market optimism [5][10] - The House is expected to vote on the Senate's plan soon, with potential hurdles remaining [10][12] Sector Performance - Traditional sectors such as technology and communication services are showing positive movement, with airlines also experiencing gains [3][4] - The S&P 500 futures are currently above key resistance levels, which could indicate further bullish momentum if maintained [4] Nvidia and AI Demand - Nvidia's CEO has indicated strong and growing demand for AI, which is expected to continue driving the market positively [15][16] - Concerns about spending cycles among major players and overleveraging have been noted, but overall sentiment remains optimistic regarding AI hardware demand [16][17] Mortgage Developments - The Trump administration is considering introducing 50-year mortgages to improve affordability, reminiscent of historical mortgage policies [18][19] - The potential impact on interest rate payments and the structure of these mortgages remains uncertain, with questions about government backing and market appetite [20][21][22]

other than the New England Patriots possibly becoming the best, if not one of the best teams in the NFL. I mean, they're looking good. The Pats are back, but also, and this is just Democrats, I get it. They have the best week that they've had in a year and a half. And then fear and loathing and the ringing of hands because they may reopen the government because yes, there are some Democrats who understand that people are going hungry. And what have they done? They have found out and they have exposed a Whit ...

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Market Trend - Bitcoin is approaching a crucial resistance level [1] - The end of the government shutdown could signal a return to bull market conditions [1] Price Prediction - A breakthrough of $110 thousand for Bitcoin could trigger a rally towards its all-time high (ATH) [1] - Altcoins are expected to significantly outperform Bitcoin during the same period [1]

Well, like you said, there's 10,000 flights cancelled or delayed today. And just to give you a scale in 2025, this is the 11th day with the most cancellations. So it's no, we're not, you know, the worst day in the US this year.And a lot of it is, of course, due to the staffing shortages for air traffic controllers. But you have other factors that are making things worse. You have the winter storm in Chicago, and that's one of those the biggest airports in the US. And and there's, you know, decades of hiring ...

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Economic Impact - US government shutdown caused nearly all official data releases to pause [1] - It is questionable whether anyone can make sense of America's economy without official data [1]