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Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses trustless zero-knowledge proofs to enable fully encrypted transactions while maintaining blockchain transparency and security. It was the first cryptocurrency to implement zero-knowledge encryption for private peer-to-peer payments, addressing the fundamental privacy gap in traditional cryptocurrencies that expose transaction details publicly.   With a fixed supply of 21 million ZEC and a halving schedule similar to Bitcoin, Zcash allows users to prove transactions are valid without revealing sensitive information like wallet balances, transaction amounts, or participant identities, making it suitable for everyday payments, long-term savings, and cross-border money transfers where financial confidentiality matters.  The protocol operates on its own blockchain currently using Proof-of-Work consensus, though it's evolving toward Proof-of-Stake through the planned "Crosslink" upgrade to enhance security, scalability, and energy efficiency. Zcash employs trustless zero-knowledge proofs (Halo) within its Orchard shielded pool to verify transactions without revealing sender, receiver, or amount information.   Users can choose between transparent public transactions and shielded private transactions through Unified Addresses, which work with both types. The network is faster and cheaper than Bitcoin, with new blocks mined every 75 seconds and transaction fees typically just a fraction of a cent. Privacy adoption has surged in 2025, with over 30% of total ZEC supply now held in fully shielded pools.  Zcash was created by a group of scientists in 2013 who initially proposed Zerocoin as a privacy extension to Bitcoin before building a standalone protocol. The ecosystem operates with a self-funded development model where block rewards support independent teams through the Zcash Community Grants Committee and a new Coinholder-Controlled Fund.

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Zcash is trending as the community discusses its potential as a privacy-focused alternative to Bitcoin, particularly with recent investments drawing attention. Some believe it could see a "Game Stop moment", while others are pointing to a potential link with $CYPH and positive narratives around privacy coins. The community is weighing the potential for significant gains against correction risks.

XPeng, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of smart electric vehicles. Its products are environmentally friendly vehicles, namely an SUV (the G3) and a four-door sports sedan (the P7). It also provides a range of services to the clients, including supercharging service, maintenance service, ride-hailing service and vehicle leasing service. The company was founded by Xiao Peng He, Heng Xia, and Tao He in 2015 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

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XPEV is trending as investors discuss upcoming earnings and the company's potential for profitability, with some anticipating a positive report. Community members are also highlighting XPEV's expansion into robotics and AI, seeing it as more than just an EV company and comparing its progress to competitors. Bullish sentiment seems to be growing, although some concerns about cash flow and potential dilution remain.

Dynavax Technologies Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the provision of discovery, development, and commercialization of novel vaccines and immuno-oncology therapeutics. Its product includes HEPLISAV-B, which prevents infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus in adults 18 years of age and older. The company was founded by Lawrence M. Lichtenstein, Dennis A. Carson, and Eyal Raz on August 29, 1996 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

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Dynavax is trending amid discussions about its partnership with Vaxart for an oral COVID-19 vaccine, a potential game-changer in vaccine delivery. The community is weighing the implications of institutional ownership, share buybacks, and a proxy fight involving Deep Track Capital. Some are speculating on potential buyout scenarios and the future direction of Dynavax's strategic partnerships.

The community has officially TAKEN OVER $HIPPO - after the dev threw in the towel! The cutest $HIPPO on SUI is now powered by a full CTO. No cats, no dogs. Only $HIPPO, driven by the people, for the people! $HIPPO is ready to break out stronger than ever!  Su Deng is the cutest $HIPPO on SUI, bringing $HIPPO to the world of memes.  $HIPPO - No cats, no dogs Only hippo!  We are donating a % of our profits to wildlife needs across the world. Starting with support for Khao Kheow Open Zoo, the zoo that houses Moo Deng

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HIPPO (sudeng) is experiencing increased attention, with community members actively discussing potential pumps and anticipating a comeback. The conversation includes speculation about market influences, recent price drops, and comparisons to other meme coins in the SUI ecosystem, generating both excitement and questions about its future.

Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency created by Charlie Lee. It was created based on the Bitcoin protocol but differs in terms of the hashing algorithm used. Litecoin uses the memory intensive Scrypt proof of work mining algorithm. Scrypt allows consumer-grade hardware such as GPU to mine those coins.  Why Litecoin? Litecoin is a cryptocurrency that has evolved from Bitcoin after its own popularity in the industry, this alternative, or ‘altcoin’ has emerged to allow investors to diversify their digital currency package, according to Investopedia. Litecoin is one of the most prominent altcoins and was created by former Google employee and Director of Engineering at Coinbase, Charlie Lee. Litecoin was the first to alter Bitcoin and the most significant difference is that it takes 2.5 minutes for Litecoin to generate a block, or transaction, in comparison to Bitcoin's 10 minutes.  ‘While this matters little to traders, miners who use hardware to run Bitcoin's network cannot switch over to Litecoin. This keeps bigger mining conglomerates away from Litecoin because they cannot easily optimize their profits by swapping to another coin, contributing to a more decentralized experience. Litecoin also has bigger blocks, and more coins in circulation, making it more affordable and swift when transacting,’ Investopedia explained.  As explained above, Litecoin can transact a lot faster than Bitcoin, but there are also a number of other characteristics that investors need to know before trading. Litecoin can handle higher volumes of transactions because of the capability of transacting faster and if Bitcoin attempted to transact on the scale of its altcoin, a code update would be needed. However, Litecoin’s blocks would be larger, but with more ‘orphaned blocks'. The faster block time of litecoin reduces the risk of double spending attacks - this is theoretical in the case of both networks having the same hashing power.  Litecoin Technical Details: The transaction confirmation time taken for Litecoin is about 2.5 minutes on average (as compared to Bitcoin's 10 minutes). The Litecoin network is scheduled to cap at 84 million currency units.   Litecoin has inspired many other popular alternative currencies (eg. Dogecoin) because of its Scrypt hashing algorithm in order to prevent ASIC miners from mining those coins. However it is said that by the end of this year, Scrypt ASIC will enter the mass market.

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Litecoin is trending as the crypto community discusses its potential breakout, referencing patterns observed in Zcash's previous run. Bullish sentiment is fueled by the anticipation of a government reopening and the LTCN ETF, with some eyeing price targets in the hundreds. Technical analysis chatter includes inverted head and shoulders patterns and golden cross formations, suggesting a possible surge if key resistance levels are breached.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. engages in operating social media and in the technology business. Its brands include TRUTH Social, TMTG+ and TMTG News. The company was founded on March 28, 2024 and is headquartered in Sarasota, FL.

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DJT is trending amidst heightened speculation and community chatter surrounding the release of Epstein files and their potential implications for the company and its figureheads. The community is actively dissecting alleged connections and potential fallouts, while some voice concerns about the company's financial performance. Political narratives and partisan bickering continue to fuel the conversation around the stock.

Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. engages in developing targeted immunotherapies designed to save lives and improve the standard of care for patients facing serious diseases. Its platform, Cloudbreak, enables development of novel drug-Fc conjugates (DFCs) that inhibit specific disease targets while simultaneously engaging the immune system. The company was founded by Kevin M. Forrest, Kevin J. Judice, and H. Shaw Warren in December 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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Cidara Therapeutics is trending after a major acquisition deal with Merck, sending the stock soaring and sparking discussion about the future of its Rezzayo drug and the potential for milestone payments. The community is buzzing about the implications for shareholders and speculating whether other companies might emerge as bidders. Some investors are highlighting long-term gains and expressing optimism about the company's prospects following the acquisition.

Matador Resources Co. is a holding company, which engages in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. It operates through the following segments: Exploration and Production, Midstream, and Corporate. The Exploration and Production segment focuses on the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring. The Midstream segment conducts natural gas processing, oil transportation services, oil, natural gas and produced water gathering services, and produced water disposal services to third parties. The company was founded by Joseph William Foran and Scott E. King in July 2003 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Matador Resources Co

Matador Resources is trending as investors discuss its potential as an acquisition target, citing its strong free cash flow yield and low valuation. Community members are also weighing MTDR against other energy companies, while noting recent insider buying activity. Technical analysis suggests a neutral to bullish outlook, with some traders outlining potential entry and exit points.

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TSLY is trending due to news of a potential reverse split, leading to discussions about its impact on the ETF and investor returns. Community members are also weighing in on recent dividend payouts and strategizing around reinvestment and potential trading opportunities. Some are expressing concerns about NAV erosion and comparing TSLY to other high-yield ETFs.

MannKind Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. Its products and pipeline include Afrezza, Pediatric Afrezza, V-Go, Tyvaso DPI, MNKD-101, MNKD-201, MNKD-301, and MNKD-501. The company was founded by Alfred E. Mann on February 14, 1991 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT.

Mannkind Corp

Recent analyst upgrades and upcoming catalysts such as the potential pediatric approval for Afrezza and launch in India have ignited bullish sentiment around MannKind (MNKD). Community discussions revolve around the long-term potential and the impact of management decisions, especially regarding the pipeline and partnerships. Some traders express frustration over past dilutions and await further positive developments to justify their long-term positions.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The employee deferral limit for 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the federal Thrift Savings Plan has been increased to $24,500 for 2026.</li><li>The IRS also noted that the limit for those aged 50 and above will be $32,500 per year from 2026.</li><li>Similarly, the IRS also announced an increase in Roth IRA contribution limits for 2026 to $7,500, up from $7,500 in 2025.</li></ul>The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced an increase in the 401(k) contribution limits for 2026.The agency stated that the employee deferral limit for 2026 is $24,500, up from $23,500 in 2025. Apart from 401(k)s, the new limit also applies to 403(b)s, governmental 457 plans, as well as the federal Thrift Savings Plan.The IRS also noted that the limit for those aged 50 and above will be $32,500 per year from 2026.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Catch-Up Contribution Limits</h2>The catch-up contribution limit that generally applies for employees aged 50 and over who participate in most 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan has been increased to $8,000, up from $7,500 for 2025.The agency also noted that under a change made in SECURE 2.0, a higher catch-up contribution limit applies for employees aged 60, 61, 62, and 63 who participate in these plans.For 2026, this higher catch-up contribution limit remains $11,250 instead of the $8,000 noted above.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Roth IRA Contribution Limits</h2>Similarly, the IRS also announced an increase in Roth IRA contribution limits for 2026 to $7,500, up from $7,500 in 2025.The Roth IRA catch-up contribution limit for investors age 50 and older has been increased to $1,100, from $1,000 in 2025.&nbsp;Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Thursday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 1.08%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 1.49%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.85%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down by 0.11%.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ondas-stock-soars-after-q3-beat-revenue-forecast-2025-raised/cLP95xeRE3o">Ondas Stock Soars Pre-Market After Q3 Beat, Company Raises Revenue Forecast For 2025</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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401(k) Contribution Limit For 2026: IRS Increases Savings Cap For Next Year

The agency announced that the employee deferral limit for 2026 is $24,500, an increase from $23,500 in 2025.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>El-Erian said that focusing on inflation makes for a “compelling battle cry” for politicians.</li><li>He explained that income anxiety is also driven by the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, as well as the increase in layoffs.</li><li>The economist added that the income side of the affordability equation must also be addressed, alongside inflation.</li></ul>Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, on Wednesday reportedly said that while the focus on the affordability squeeze because of inflation is “understandable,” it ignores a critical component of the phenomenon.In an opinion&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/88b0f1d4-60c6-47ca-81cc-c46122e2c668">piece</a> for The Financial Times, El-Erian stated that the recent U.S. elections brought to the fore the anxiety among Americans about inflation, highlighting that affordability is one of the primary concerns. However, he added that focusing only on inflation is not sufficient.“The focus on prices is understandable. The inflationary surge of 2021-22 was a major shock that made the cost of staples, such as groceries and utilities, a source of pain,” he said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Compelling Battle Cry</h2>El-Erian added that focusing on inflation makes for a “compelling battle cry” for politicians.&nbsp;However, many voters were frustrated&nbsp;that there was a disconnect between news of inflation coming down and the fact that it was the rate of inflation that had slowed, not the prices of goods and services.“It is income that is now under greater pressure, exposing the fragile financial foundation of too many households,” the economist added.Last week, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee expressed concerns about core services inflation edging up, stating that this is a more persistent form of inflation. Service prices, excluding energy services, rose 3.5% for the year through September, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Overall, the annual inflation rate&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-september-cpi-report/cLGJnYpR3sC">stood at 3%</a> in September.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Income Anxiety</h2>El-Erian explained that income anxiety is also driven by the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, as well as the increase in layoffs.&nbsp;According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.challengergray.com/blog/october-challenger-report-153074-job-cuts-on-cost-cutting-ai/">data</a> from Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas, U.S.-based employers trimmed more than 153,000 jobs in October on account of artificial intelligence and cost-cutting.El-Erian added that the income side of the affordability equation will also need to be addressed, alongside inflation. “Until this happens, affordability will be even more of a central issue. Failure to tackle it would risk economic instability, social fracture and political polarisation while constraining AI’s potential to lift productivity and growth,” he said.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Wednesday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.35%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.62%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.23%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/gary-black-tsla-stock-next-major-catalyst/cLPIHa1RE5A">Gary Black Says This Is The Next Major Catalyst For TSLA Stock</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser of Allianz, during an interaction

El-Erian Reportedly Says Affordability Debate Ignores A Key Factor – Rising Income Anxiety

The economist stated that the recent elections in the U.S. brought to the fore the anxiety among Americans about inflation.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Miran added that if the Fed were to determine its monetary policy stance based on currently available data, it would be backward-looking.</li><li>He stated that it would take 12 to 18 months for their impact on the economy to be visible.</li><li>Data from the CME FedWatch tool points to a 62.9% probability of a 25-bps rate cut in December.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Monday reportedly advocated for a minimum of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December.During an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/10/miran-says-half-point-cut-appropriate-for-december-but-fed-should-at-least-reduce-by-a-quarter-point.html">interview</a> with CNBC, Miran also reiterated that the central bank’s rate cuts should be larger than the 25 bps reductions.<blockquote>“Nothing is certain. We could get data that would make me change my mind between now and then. But failing new information that’s made me update my forecasts, looking out in time, yeah, I would think that 50 is appropriate, as I have in the past, but at a minimum 25.”— Stephen Miran, Governor, Federal Reserve</blockquote>During the previous two meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Miran has voted in favor of 50 bps rate cuts.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Looking Ahead</h2>Miran added that if the Fed were to determine its monetary policy stance based on currently available data, it would be “backward looking,” stating that it would take 12 to 18 months for its impact on the economy to be visible.“So you need to make policy now based on where you think the economy is going to be a year to a year and a half from now,” he added in the interview.Data from the CME FedWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a> points to a 62.9% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Not Everyone Agrees</h2>While Miran has advocated for bigger cuts and still wants a reduction in December, not everyone agrees. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Friday that the central bank should now “proceed slowly” as it approaches the neutral rate, following the 25-basis-point cut in October.Speaking at an event in Frankfurt, Jefferson stated that after the 25 basis point rate cuts in September and October, interest rates are now closer to a neutral level than they were before.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Monday’s midday trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 1.3%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 1.94%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.54%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.12% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/abacus-global-jay-jackson-billion-aum/cLPcnUdRE2i">Exclusive: Abacus Global CEO Jay Jackson Eyes Billions In AUM, Explains How The Company Plans To Bridge The Valuation Disconnect</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran walks towards the West Wing of the White House after conducting television interviews on the North Lawn on August 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. 

Fed’s Miran Calls For A ‘Minimum’ Of 25 Bps Rate Cut In December: Report

Miran had voted in favor of 50 basis point rate cuts during the previous two meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The president’s comments come a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the $2,000 payment could be in the form of various deductions.</li><li>This comes days after the hearing of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in the Supreme Court, drawing skepticism from judges on the legality of the levies.</li><li>President Trump’s plans to pare the national debt come at a time when the federal tally has ballooned to over $38 trillion.</li></ul>President Donald Trump on Monday stated in a post on Truth Social that funds left after making “tariff dividend” payments will be used to pare the national debt.“All money left over from the $2000 payments made to low and middle income USA Citizens, from the massive Tariff Income pouring into our Country from foreign countries, which will be substantial, will be used to SUBSTANTIALLY PAY DOWN NATIONAL DEBT,” President Trump said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115526165519672797">post</a> on Truth Social.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:715/302;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_1_jpg_d0c75fb2f5.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="715" height="302"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Tariffs Legality In Question</h2>In a previous&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115519726463094783">post</a> on Sunday, President Trump called out those opposing his tariff policy, adding that there is “record” investment in the U.S. He also stated that everyone except high earners will receive a “dividend” of at least $2,000.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:718/352;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_2_jpg_f82489ce5d.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="718" height="352"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>This comes days after the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-tariffs-case-supreme-court/cL2q8jQREG6">hearing</a> of the Trump administration’s tariff policy in the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed the Trump administration on a range of issues during the hearing last week. This included questioning whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorized President Donald Trump to impose emergency tariffs.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tax Deductions</h2>The president’s comments come a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/week-transcript-11-09-25-treasury-secretary-scott/story?id=127340500">interview</a> with ABC News that the $2,000 payment could come in the form of various deductions being provided by the Trump administration, including no tax on tips, overtime, and social security.“So, you know, those are substantial deductions that, you know, are being financed in the tax bill,” said Bessent.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Ballooning Debt</h2>President Trump’s plans to use leftover tariff income to repay the national debt come at a time when the current outstanding tally has crossed the $38 trillion level, according to data from the U.S. Treasury.Last week, World Economic Forum chief Borge Brende&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/world-economic-forum-chief-warns-of-a-bubble-in-ai-crypto-debt/cL2qZNZREGr">stated</a> that governments have not been as indebted as they are now since 1945, at the end of the Second World War.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Monday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up by 0.91%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 1.49%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.2%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.14% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/abacus-global-jay-jackson-billion-aum/cLPcnUdRE2i">Exclusive: Abacus Global CEO Jay Jackson Eyes Billions In AUM, Explains How The Company Plans To Bridge The Valuation Disconnect</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Trump Says Funds Left After $2,000 Tariff ‘Dividend’ Payments Will Be Used To ‘Substantially Pay Down National Debt’

In a previous post on Sunday, President Trump criticized those opposing his tariff policy, noting that there is “record” investment in the U.S.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Consumer sentiment for November is now the second-lowest in history, according to data from the University of Michigan.</li><li>Other measures, like the current conditions and consumer expectations indexes, also registered a decline during the month.</li><li>However, the sentiment among consumers with the largest stock holdings showed an improvement, according to the survey.</li></ul>U.S. consumer sentiment inched close to the lowest level ever amid growing concerns about the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on the country’s economy.The monthly Index of Consumer Sentiment released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed a reading of 50.3 in November, the lowest since June 2022. Notably, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 9.1% for the 12 months ended June 2022, which was the largest rise in 40 years, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).<h2 class="st-heading-2">Second Lowest In History</h2>The consumer sentiment for November is now the second-lowest in history, according to data from the University of Michigan. According to a Dow Jones estimate&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">compiled</a> by MarketWatch, consumer sentiment was expected to be at 53 during the month.“With the federal government shutdown dragging on for over a month, consumers are now expressing worries about potential negative consequences for the economy,” said survey Director Joanne Hsu.The U.S. government shutdown is now in its 38th day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Other Measures Also Decline</h2>Other measures in the survey also showed a decline in November. The current conditions index fell to 52.3, down 11% from October, while the consumer expectations reading declined to 49, down 2.6%.From the year-ago period, both the readings are down 18% and 36%, respectively.“This month’s decline in sentiment was widespread throughout the population, seen across age, income, and political affiliation,” Hsu added.However, the sentiment among consumers with the largest stock holdings showed an improvement of 11%, according to the survey.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 1.13%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.82%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.71%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.19% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/donald-trump-snap-benefits-november-court-order-halt/cL2wGwcRET6">Trump Administration Seeks Immediate Halt To Court Order Requiring It To Pay Full SNAP Benefits In November: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Level Since 2022 Amid Growing Concerns About Shutdown's Impact On Economy

Consumer sentiment for November is now the second-lowest in history, according to data from the University of Michigan.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Krugman criticized the Trump administration’s tariff policy for hurting 90 years of efforts that went into U.S. trade liberalization and violating international agreements.</li><li>He also called out President Trump for invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on countries all over the world.</li><li>However, Krugman said that even if the Supreme Court rules against the Trump administration’s tariff policy, it would create “enormous uncertainty.”</li></ul>Economist Paul Krugman on Friday stated that the Supreme Court hearing in President Donald Trump’s tariffs case was a disaster for his administration. Krugman criticized the Trump administration’s tariff policy for hurting 90 years of efforts that went into U.S. trade liberalization and violating international agreements.<blockquote>“Trump’s signature economic policy may soon melt down into a puddle of incompetence and humiliation.”— Paul Krugman, economist</blockquote>The 2008 Nobel Prize for Economics winner said that if this were to happen, he would celebrate the end of an “extraordinarily bad policy” as well as the Supreme Court showing willingness to put a check on President Trump’s “authoritarian behavior.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Executive Fiat</h2>Krugman also criticized President Trump for invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on countries worldwide, many of which are close U.S. allies.“It was clearly not intended to bestow upon the president the right to do whatever he wants,” he said.The Trump administration declared a national emergency while announcing the “Liberation Day” tariffs on April 2, citing the “large and persistent” trade deficit.Krugman said that despite the Trump administration’s reasoning for declaring the emergency, the U.S. Court of International Trade did not find it to be a reasonable argument.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Path Forward</h2>Krugman, however, noted that even if the Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/trump-tariffs-case-supreme-court/cL2q8jQREG6">rules against</a> the Trump administration’s tariff policy, it would create “enormous uncertainty.”“For Trump won’t give up. Instead, he has already promised that he will try to reimpose the tariffs by using — or, actually, abusing — different legal avenues,” he added, explaining why the fight against tariffs might not end.Krugman argued that tariffs are bad for everyone – Americans as well as the rest of the world.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.87%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.22%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.52%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.02% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alex-karp-most-important-thing-palantir-does-prevent-wars/cL2vDYRRETo">Alex Karp Says Palantir’s Most Important Mission Is To 'Prevent Wars': Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Paul Krugman Says Trump’s Tariff Policy Could ‘Melt Down Into A Puddle Of Incompetence And Humiliation’

Krugman criticized the Trump administration’s tariff policy for hurting 90 years of efforts that went into U.S. trade liberalization and violating international agreements.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Jefferson said that after the 25 bps rate cuts in September and October, interest rates are now closer to a neutral level than they were before.</li><li>He explained that he supported the October rate cut because the risk of a further slowdown in the labor market had increased.</li><li>The Fed Vice Chair explained that his stance going forward would depend on the incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Friday said that the central bank should now “proceed slowly” as it approaches the neutral rate, following the 25 basis point cut in October.Speaking at an event in Frankfurt, Jefferson stated that after the 25 bps rate cuts in&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/equity/fed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-september-fomc-meeting/chDGxvqRd6u">September</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-october-fomc-meeting/cLGZvdHR3DR">October</a>, the interest rates are now closer to a neutral level than they were before.<blockquote>“The current policy stance is still somewhat restrictive, but we have moved it closer to its neutral level that neither restricts nor stimulates the economy. Given this, it makes sense to proceed slowly as we approach the neutral rate.”— Philip Jefferson, Vice Chair, Federal Reserve</blockquote>He added that he supported the October rate cut because the risk of a further slowdown in the labor market had increased. “That step was appropriate because I see the balance of risks as having shifted in recent months as downside risks to employment have increased,” Jefferson said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Path Forward</h2>Jefferson did not specify if he would back another interest rate cut when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets in December.He added that he takes a meeting-by-meeting approach. “This approach is especially prudent because it is unclear how much official data we will have before our December meeting,” Jefferson said.The Fed Vice Chair explained that his stance going forward would depend on the incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Impact Of AI</h2>Jefferson also dived into the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market. He explained that while there could be some job losses, the AI-fueled increase in productivity could reflect in economic growth, which could result in the creation of new employment opportunities.He added that better productivity could also reduce inflationary pressures by lowering production costs and putting downward pressure on prices.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Friday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down by 0.45%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 0.67%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.32%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.08% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alex-karp-most-important-thing-palantir-does-prevent-wars/cL2vDYRRETo">Alex Karp Says Palantir’s Most Important Mission Is To 'Prevent Wars': Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson at an event in Washington DC

Fed's Jefferson Says Central Bank Should 'Proceed Slowly' As It Approaches The Neutral Rate

Jefferson said that after the 25 bps rate cuts in September and October, interest rates are now closer to a neutral level than they were before.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>During an interview with CNBC, Goolsbee expressed concerns that policymakers will not have enough visibility about prices during the shutdown.</li><li>He added he leans more to the side of being “a little careful” and slowing down when the visibility is “foggy,” referring to the lack of inflation data.</li><li>The Chicago Fed President added that he is worried about core services inflation edging up, stating that this is a more persistent form of inflation.</li></ul>Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee reportedly said on Thursday that the lack of inflation data due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown makes him “even more uneasy” about cutting rates.During an interview with CNBC, Goolsbee expressed concerns that policymakers will lack sufficient visibility into prices during the shutdown. He added that there are fewer private sector sources of inflation data than there are for the labor market.<blockquote>“If there are problems developing on the inflation side, it’s going to be a fair amount of time before we see that. That makes me even more uneasy.”— Austan Goolsbee, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago</blockquote>Goolsbee added he leans more to the side of being “a little careful” and slowing down when the visibility is “foggy,” referring to the lack of inflation data.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What’s Worrying Goolsbee?</h2>The Chicago Fed President added that he is worried about core services inflation edging up, stating that this is a more persistent form of inflation. Service prices, excluding energy services, rose 3.5% for the year through September, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Overall, the annual inflation rate&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-september-cpi-report/cLGJnYpR3sC">stood at 3%</a> in September.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Labor Market</h2>According to a report published on Wednesday by payroll processing firm ADP, U.S. companies added 42,000 jobs in October, registering the first month of gains since July, when more than 104,000 jobs were added.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Thursday morning’s trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was down 0.87%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) fell 1.47%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.74%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.46% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/will-tesla-shareholders-approve-elon-musk-compensation-package-prediction-markets/cL2tsX4RERW">Will Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk's Compensation Package? Here's What Prediction Markets Think</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 Austan Goolsbee testifies before the Congressional Joint Ecoomic Committee on Capitol Hill February 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Fed’s Goolsbee Says He’s ‘Even More Uneasy’ About Cutting Rates Amid Lack Of Inflation Data Due To Government Shutdown: Report

During an interview with CNBC, Goolsbee expressed concerns that policymakers will not have enough visibility about prices during the shutdown.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Dalio’s comments come at a time when the Fed has announced that it will halt its QT program on December 1, with its balance sheet currently standing at approximately $7 trillion.</li><li>He said that it will be important to watch how much the Fed adds to its reserves, along with the pace of easing through interest rate cuts.</li><li>Earlier in October, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank’s reserves have to be ample.</li></ul>Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio stated on Thursday that the Federal Reserve’s announcement to stop Quantitative Tightening (QT) and begin quantitative easing (QE)&nbsp;next year could be a case of the central bank providing stimulus into a bubble.Dalio highlighted a range of factors to support his argument. This includes asset valuations being at a high and on an upward trajectory, a strong economy, above-target inflation, and abundant credit, as well as liquidity in the system.<blockquote>“While I understand the Fed being highly attentive to funding-markets risk which means being inclined to prioritize market-stability over fighting inflation aggressively, especially in this political environment, at the same time, whether this becomes a full and classic stimulative QE (with big net purchases) remains to be seen.”— Ray Dalio, founder, Bridgewater Associates</blockquote>Dalio’s comments come at a time when the Fed has announced that it will halt its QT program on December 1, with its balance sheet currently standing at nearly $7 trillion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fed Intervention</h2>Dalio stated that it will be important to watch how much the Fed adds to its reserves, along with the pace of easing through interest rate cuts.“If the balance sheet starts expanding significantly, while interest rates are being cut, while the fiscal deficits are large, we will view that as a classic monetary and fiscal interaction of the Fed and the Treasury to monetize government debt,” he said.Dalio stated that if this happens at a time when AI stocks are in a bubble, this will be a case of stimulating a bubble.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Upcoming Easing Different From Past</h2>Dalio noted that the upcoming easing is different this time from what the Fed has done historically. He said that during the central bank’s previous instances of easing, asset valuations were falling, the economy was either weak or contracting, inflation was low or falling, and debt and liquidity issues were substantial.Earlier in October, while addressing a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank’s reserves have to be ample.“At a certain point, you'll want to start – you'll want to start reserves to start gradually growing to keep up with the size of the banking system and the size of the economy,” Powell said, confirming that the Fed will gradually add to its reserves at a certain point.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were up in Thursday’s pre-market trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, was up 0.2%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.17%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.05%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bearish’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was up 0.15% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-futures-little-changed-investors-take-a-pause/cL2t8dgREby">Dow Futures Trade Flat As Markets Continue To Consolidate: TSLA, APP, DASH, SNAP Among Stocks To Watch</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Ray Dalio speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)

Ray Dalio Says Fed’s Quantitative Easing Is ‘Stimulus Into A Bubble’

Dalio’s comments come at a time when the Fed has announced that it will halt its QT program on December 1, with its balance sheet currently standing at approximately $7 trillion.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed Solicitor General D. John Sauer on a range of issues during early arguments.</li><li>Chief Justice Roberts also said that Congress has the “core power” when it comes to tax regulation, while rejecting the Trump administration’s claim that tariffs are not taxes.</li><li>Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the six conservative members on the court, asked if there is a practical way for Congress to get back its power to regulate taxes.</li></ul>The Trump administration reportedly faced skepticism from conservative justices during early arguments in the crucial tariffs case at the Supreme Court.According to a CNN&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/supreme-court-trump-tariffs-11-05-25">report</a>, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed the Trump administration on a range of issues. This included questioning whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorized President Donald Trump to impose emergency tariffs.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tariffs And Taxes</h2>Chief Justice Roberts also said that Congress has the “core power” when it comes to tax regulation, while rejecting the Trump administration’s claim that tariffs are not taxes.“So to have the president’s foreign affairs power trump that basic power for Congress seems to me to kind of at least neutralize between the two powers, the executive power and the legislative power,” Roberts said, according to the report.Solicitor General D. John Sauer defended President Trump’s tariffs by saying that these are regulatory levies, not revenue-raising tariffs. “The fact that they raise revenue was only incidental,” Sauer stated, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/supreme-court-trump-trade-tarrifs-vos.html">report</a> by CNBC.However, Justice Sonia Sotomayor told Sauer that these tariffs are generating money from American citizens. “You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are,” she said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Legality Questioned</h2>The Supreme Court justices also questioned the legality of President Trump’s tariffs. Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the six conservative members on the court, asked if there is a practical way for Congress to get back its power to regulate taxes.“What happens when the president simply vetoes legislation to take these powers back?” Gorsuch asked, according to the CNBC report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Implications On Foreign Policy</h2>Chief Justice Roberts stated that the tariffs decision will have implications on the United States’ foreign policy, while questioning attorney Neal Katyal, who is representing the small businesses challenging President Trump’s tariffs, according to the CNN report.Justice Barrett said that refunding the businesses that have paid tariffs would be a “mess.”While the Supreme Court will not arrive at a decision in the Trump tariffs case on Wednesday, it is not clear yet when a judgment will be rendered.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dan-ives-wall-street-underestimating-scope-of-ai-revolution/cL2qKSFREGK">Dan Ives Says Wall Street Is ‘Underestimating’ Scale And Scope Of AI Revolution: ‘Bears Have Never Understood This…’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Tariffs Case In Supreme Court: Trump Administration Reportedly Faces Skepticism From Conservative Justices

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett pressed Solicitor General D. John Sauer on a range of issues during early arguments.

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