BREAKING: Japan says its new stimulus package will deliver a total economic impact of $265 billion.
The Japanese Yen just dropped to its weakest level against the US Dollar since January 2025.
Pandemic-style stimulus is incoming.
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The Japanese Yen just dropped to its weakest level against the US Dollar since January 2025.
Pandemic-style stimulus is incoming.
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What just happened? In the fastest reversal since “Liberation Day,” the S&P 500 erased $2 TRILLION in market cap in just 5 hours. Nvidia flipped from +6% to -3% even after reporting record revenue of $55 billion, with no new headlines dropping. Why did…
Here was the S&P 500 heat map at the open today.
After Nvidia, $NVDA, crushed earnings with record quarterly revenue of $55 billion, the market was solid green.
The Nasdaq 100 was set for its biggest daily gain since May 2025.
Then, at 10:30 AM ET, everything flipped.
After Nvidia, $NVDA, crushed earnings with record quarterly revenue of $55 billion, the market was solid green.
The Nasdaq 100 was set for its biggest daily gain since May 2025.
Then, at 10:30 AM ET, everything flipped.
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Here was the S&P 500 heat map at the open today. After Nvidia, $NVDA, crushed earnings with record quarterly revenue of $55 billion, the market was solid green. The Nasdaq 100 was set for its biggest daily gain since May 2025. Then, at 10:30 AM ET, everything…
As shown below, the S&P 500 went from +130 points to -50 points within minutes.
You’d assume some major market-moving headline dropped.
But nothing new hit the tape, aside from an 11:20 AM note that the BLS will release the November jobs report on December 16.
You’d assume some major market-moving headline dropped.
But nothing new hit the tape, aside from an 11:20 AM note that the BLS will release the November jobs report on December 16.
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As shown below, the S&P 500 went from +130 points to -50 points within minutes. You’d assume some major market-moving headline dropped. But nothing new hit the tape, aside from an 11:20 AM note that the BLS will release the November jobs report on December…
Prior to this headline, the S&P 500 had already begun reversing its rally.
Between 10:30 AM ET and the 11:20 AM ET news, the index had given up roughly 80 points of its gains.
But once that report dropped, the selloff only accelerated.
So, was this the trigger?
Between 10:30 AM ET and the 11:20 AM ET news, the index had given up roughly 80 points of its gains.
But once that report dropped, the selloff only accelerated.
So, was this the trigger?
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Prior to this headline, the S&P 500 had already begun reversing its rally. Between 10:30 AM ET and the 11:20 AM ET news, the index had given up roughly 80 points of its gains. But once that report dropped, the selloff only accelerated. So, was this the…
In our view, this headline was, at best, only partly responsible.
We see the drop as a mechanical move and a broader signal of shifting market dynamics.
As AI keeps scaling, sentiment has become sharply polarized.
Market sentiment is essentially binary right now.
We see the drop as a mechanical move and a broader signal of shifting market dynamics.
As AI keeps scaling, sentiment has become sharply polarized.
Market sentiment is essentially binary right now.
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In our view, this headline was, at best, only partly responsible. We see the drop as a mechanical move and a broader signal of shifting market dynamics. As AI keeps scaling, sentiment has become sharply polarized. Market sentiment is essentially binary…
What do we mean by that?
When the market starts to slip, investors don’t want to be the “last one out.”
The same dynamic flips on the way up, as we’ve seen since the April bottom.
Rallies snowball fast because investors are terrified of missing the “next big thing.”
When the market starts to slip, investors don’t want to be the “last one out.”
The same dynamic flips on the way up, as we’ve seen since the April bottom.
Rallies snowball fast because investors are terrified of missing the “next big thing.”
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What do we mean by that? When the market starts to slip, investors don’t want to be the “last one out.” The same dynamic flips on the way up, as we’ve seen since the April bottom. Rallies snowball fast because investors are terrified of missing the “next…
On top of that, leverage is at record levels, especially in crypto.
For a while, the selloff was contained to crypto, but not today.
Crypto is now seeing close to $1 billion in liquidations per day.
This only amplifies the polarization in sentiment.
For a while, the selloff was contained to crypto, but not today.
Crypto is now seeing close to $1 billion in liquidations per day.
This only amplifies the polarization in sentiment.
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On top of that, leverage is at record levels, especially in crypto. For a while, the selloff was contained to crypto, but not today. Crypto is now seeing close to $1 billion in liquidations per day. This only amplifies the polarization in sentiment.
Similar patterns are showing up in equities.
In September 2025, US investors added another $67 billion in margin debt, pushing the total to a record $1.13 trillion.
Meanwhile, 5x levered ETFs have now been proposed to the SEC.
Leverage is fueling even more volatility.
In September 2025, US investors added another $67 billion in margin debt, pushing the total to a record $1.13 trillion.
Meanwhile, 5x levered ETFs have now been proposed to the SEC.
Leverage is fueling even more volatility.
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Similar patterns are showing up in equities. In September 2025, US investors added another $67 billion in margin debt, pushing the total to a record $1.13 trillion. Meanwhile, 5x levered ETFs have now been proposed to the SEC. Leverage is fueling even more…
Further supporting this view is the surge in “Extreme Fear” across the market.
With the S&P 500 just 5% below its record high, the Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 7.
That’s the same territory we saw at the April 2025 bottom, even though the S&P 500 is now roughly 35% higher.
It all comes down to sentiment.
With the S&P 500 just 5% below its record high, the Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 7.
That’s the same territory we saw at the April 2025 bottom, even though the S&P 500 is now roughly 35% higher.
It all comes down to sentiment.
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Further supporting this view is the surge in “Extreme Fear” across the market. With the S&P 500 just 5% below its record high, the Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 7. That’s the same territory we saw at the April 2025 bottom, even though the S&P 500 is…
As we look ahead, we think markets will steady once more information comes in.
Even though the US shutdown is over, we’re still dealing with a data blackout.
Markets do not handle uncertainty well, even with earnings continuing to support AI valuations.
We expect the market to sort itself out.
Even though the US shutdown is over, we’re still dealing with a data blackout.
Markets do not handle uncertainty well, even with earnings continuing to support AI valuations.
We expect the market to sort itself out.
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As we look ahead, we think markets will steady once more information comes in. Even though the US shutdown is over, we’re still dealing with a data blackout. Markets do not handle uncertainty well, even with earnings continuing to support AI valuations.…
Furthermore, we believe increased volatility is an inevitable byproduct of AI disruption.
It’s reshaping the way markets move.
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It’s reshaping the way markets move.
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BREAKING: Japan’s government says it may “intervene” before the Yen–USD rate hits 160.
In the past 2 months, the Yen slid from 145 to 157 as a $110B+ stimulus package approaches.
We’re now roughly 2% away from “intervention.”
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In the past 2 months, the Yen slid from 145 to 157 as a $110B+ stimulus package approaches.
We’re now roughly 2% away from “intervention.”
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BREAKING: Bitcoin just dropped below $81,000 for the first time since April 11th, now down -36% in 46 days.
More than $1.5 BILLION in leveraged positions has been wiped out in the last 4 hours.
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More than $1.5 BILLION in leveraged positions has been wiped out in the last 4 hours.
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BREAKING: Michael Saylor addresses the MSCI index situation:
“MicroStrategy is not a fund, not a trust, and not a holding company. We’re a publicly traded operating company with a $500 million software business and a unique treasury strategy that uses Bitcoin as productive capital,” he says.
This follows MSCI’s decision to launch a formal consultation on how to classify “digital asset treasury companies (DATs).”
MSCI currently sees these companies as closer to investment funds than traditional operating firms.
Why does this matter? Investment funds and trusts are ineligible for major equity benchmarks like the MSCI USA Index and MSCI World Index.
If MSCI and others decide MicroStrategy, $MSTR, fits the definition of an investment fund or trust, the exclusion could move markets.
$MSTR is now down -70% from its high.
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“MicroStrategy is not a fund, not a trust, and not a holding company. We’re a publicly traded operating company with a $500 million software business and a unique treasury strategy that uses Bitcoin as productive capital,” he says.
This follows MSCI’s decision to launch a formal consultation on how to classify “digital asset treasury companies (DATs).”
MSCI currently sees these companies as closer to investment funds than traditional operating firms.
Why does this matter? Investment funds and trusts are ineligible for major equity benchmarks like the MSCI USA Index and MSCI World Index.
If MSCI and others decide MicroStrategy, $MSTR, fits the definition of an investment fund or trust, the exclusion could move markets.
$MSTR is now down -70% from its high.
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Investors are offloading crypto funds at a record pace:
Crypto funds saw -$2.0 billion in outflows last week, the biggest since February.
It’s also the 3rd straight week of selling, pushing total outflows to -$3.2 billion.
Bitcoin led with -$1.4 billion, while Ethereum saw -$689 million — some of their largest weekly losses this year.
Because of this, average daily outflows as a percentage of assets under management over the past month are now at the highest level ever recorded.
Alongside price drops, total assets under management have fallen -27% from the October peak, now at $191 billion.
This is a structural decline.
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Crypto funds saw -$2.0 billion in outflows last week, the biggest since February.
It’s also the 3rd straight week of selling, pushing total outflows to -$3.2 billion.
Bitcoin led with -$1.4 billion, while Ethereum saw -$689 million — some of their largest weekly losses this year.
Because of this, average daily outflows as a percentage of assets under management over the past month are now at the highest level ever recorded.
Alongside price drops, total assets under management have fallen -27% from the October peak, now at $191 billion.
This is a structural decline.
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Absolute insanity:
Nvidia, $NVDA, has gained $450 billion and lost -$600 billion over the last 54 hours.
That’s a swing of more than $1 trillion in market cap — about $19 billion per hour for 54 hours straight.
These aren’t “fundamental” price moves.
This is sentiment-driven.
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Nvidia, $NVDA, has gained $450 billion and lost -$600 billion over the last 54 hours.
That’s a swing of more than $1 trillion in market cap — about $19 billion per hour for 54 hours straight.
These aren’t “fundamental” price moves.
This is sentiment-driven.
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BREAKING: The US Labor Department announces that the October CPI inflation report has been CANCELLED.
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Americans are increasingly anxious about their job security:
Consumers aged 18–34 now see roughly a 33% chance of losing their job in the next 5 years, the second-highest level ever recorded.
The 3-month moving average for this group has climbed by about 10 points over the past 3.5 years and is now higher than its 2008 peak.
For Americans aged 35–54, the 3-month average has reached around 30%, the highest level on record.
Even those aged 55+ are more pessimistic than ever, with their perceived likelihood of job loss now near 15%.
Meanwhile, 68% of Americans expect unemployment to rise over the next year, close to the highest share since 2008.
Job security is looking shaky at best.
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Consumers aged 18–34 now see roughly a 33% chance of losing their job in the next 5 years, the second-highest level ever recorded.
The 3-month moving average for this group has climbed by about 10 points over the past 3.5 years and is now higher than its 2008 peak.
For Americans aged 35–54, the 3-month average has reached around 30%, the highest level on record.
Even those aged 55+ are more pessimistic than ever, with their perceived likelihood of job loss now near 15%.
Meanwhile, 68% of Americans expect unemployment to rise over the next year, close to the highest share since 2008.
Job security is looking shaky at best.
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Key Events This Week:
1. September PPI Inflation data - Tuesday
2. September Retail Sales data - Tuesday
3. November CB Consumer Confidence data - Tuesday
4. October Pending Home Sales data - Tuesday
5. US Q3 2025 GDP data - Wednesday
6. September Durable Goods Orders data - Wednesday
7. September PCE Inflation data - Wednesday
8. September New Home Sales data - Wednesday
9. US Markets Closed, Happy Thanksgiving! - Thursday
10. US Markets Close at 1 PM ET - Friday
We have a short but busy week ahead.
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1. September PPI Inflation data - Tuesday
2. September Retail Sales data - Tuesday
3. November CB Consumer Confidence data - Tuesday
4. October Pending Home Sales data - Tuesday
5. US Q3 2025 GDP data - Wednesday
6. September Durable Goods Orders data - Wednesday
7. September PCE Inflation data - Wednesday
8. September New Home Sales data - Wednesday
9. US Markets Closed, Happy Thanksgiving! - Thursday
10. US Markets Close at 1 PM ET - Friday
We have a short but busy week ahead.
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Morgan Stanley on “AI bubble” fears:
“Any short-term weakness is a chance to add long exposure heading into 2026.”
They’re now projecting a 1,000-point S&P 500 surge over the next 12 months, targeting 7,800.
Turn the volatility into an advantage.
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“Any short-term weakness is a chance to add long exposure heading into 2026.”
They’re now projecting a 1,000-point S&P 500 surge over the next 12 months, targeting 7,800.
Turn the volatility into an advantage.
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