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Click Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company which provides temporary and permanent personnel solutions. Its services include professional solution services, nursing solution services, and logistics and other solution services. The company was founded by Chan Chun Sing on January 31, 2024 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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CLIK is trending due to a reported surge in revenue and a small float, sparking excitement about a potential massive run. The community is focused on the stock's low float and are watching for news catalysts, drawing comparisons to other stocks with similar setups. Some traders are also pointing to the stock's chart patterns as a reason for optimism.

Newegg Commerce, Inc. is an e-commerce company. It offers direct sales and an online marketplace platform for IT computer components, consumer electronics, entertainment, smart home and gaming products. The firm also provides third-party logistics services globally. The company was founded on July 22, 2003 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

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NEGG is trending as traders discuss a potential short squeeze, noting high borrowing costs and a seemingly limited float. Community members are debating the impact of insider activity and monitoring short interest data. Some investors suggest a buy-and-hold strategy, while others point to technical indicators.

The Trade Desk, Inc. engages in the provision of a self-service and cloud-based ad-buying platform. It operates through the United States and International geographical segments. The firm offers omnichannel advertising, audience targeting, solutions for identity, application programming interface (API), custom, and programmatic, measurement and optimization. The company was founded by Jeffrey Terry Green and David Pickles in November 2009 and is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

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Trade Desk is trending due to discussions surrounding Amazon's competitive moves in the DSP space, sparking debates about market share and potential impacts. The community is analyzing Amazon's recent offer of head-to-head testing and ADWEEK's reporting of it. Investors are closely watching Trade Desk's response and its long-term strategies in a competitive landscape.

ETHZilla Corp. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development of novel drugs that fulfill unmet needs in inflammatory diseases, fibrosis and pain by leveraging the combined expertise of luminaries in therapeutics from Oxford University, the Hebrew University and Stanford University. The company was founded by Marc Feldmann, Lawrence J. Steinman, and Jonathan B. Rothbard on September 7, 2016 and is headquartered in Palm Beach, FL.

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ETHZilla Corporation

ETHZ is trending as investors discuss its potential undervaluation relative to its Ethereum holdings, amplified by interest from meme stock communities and the disclosed stake of an activist investor. Community talking points revolve around its asset value, potential for a short squeeze given the low float, and comparison to other Ethereum treasury plays. However, concerns persist regarding potential dilution from convertible notes and the company's cash burn.

Picard Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company, which manufactures and sells the only U.S. FDA, and Health Canada approved implantable SynCardia TAH. It develops the first fully implantable SynCardia TAH as an alternative to heart transplantation for patients with biventricular heart failure in the U.S. and around the world. The company is headquartered in Tucson, AZ.

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Picard Medical (PMI) is trending amid significant stock volatility, prompting the company to release a statement clarifying they are unaware of any undisclosed material changes. The community is actively discussing potential dilution, short covering, and speculating about a possible pump and dump, while some remain bullish, citing the company's unique position in the artificial heart market.

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DragonWifBeard ($DWB) is trending as the community emphasizes its potential for profit, particularly its availability on Phantom Wallet. The conversation highlights a blend of 'ancient' and 'modern' gains, with users frequently mentioning fire and wisdom as key themes. The coin's association with other Solana tokens is also part of the discussion.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development of cancer therapies. Its products include SyndAccess, Revuforj, Niktimvo, and IncyteCARES. The company was founded by Richard A. Heyman, Eckard Weber, Peter Ordentlich, Ronald M. Evans and Michael Downes on October 11, 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals Inc

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is trending due to an upcoming FDA decision on their drug Revuforj for a specific type of leukemia, with the community actively discussing the potential market impact and likelihood of approval. While some express concerns about potential side effects and a history of sell-offs post-approval, others point to the drug's efficacy and the company's strong financial position, anticipating a significant upside if approved. Community members are closely monitoring discussions around analyst price targets, short interest, and potential buyout scenarios.

Genenta Science SpA is an early-stage company, which engages in the development of first-in-class cell and gene cancer therapies. Its lead product candidate, Temferon, was developed using its platform and carries an interferon-alpha payload. The company was founded by Pierluigi Paracchi, Luigi Naldini and Bernhard Gentner on July 24, 2014 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

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GNTA is experiencing significant volatility, with community members actively discussing a large pre-market surge following news of a strategic partnership. The conversation includes speculation about a short squeeze, potential for further gains, and caution due to the stock's history of volatile price action and possible pump and dump schemes. Some traders are taking profits while others are holding in anticipation of after-hours movement.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. engages in the development, production, and sale of medicines. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Europe, and International Markets. The United States segment focuses on therapeutic area of central nervous system (CNS) portfolio, and is involved in the distribution business of generic, biosimilar and medicines, and over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products from the firm and third-party manufacturers to independent retail pharmacies, pharmacy retail chains, hospitals, and physician offices in the United States. The Europe segment offers OTC portfolio including SUDOCREM, NasenDuo, DICLOX FORTE, OLFEN Max, and FLEGAMINA brands in European Union, the United Kingdom, and certain other European countries. The International Markets segment provides its products to countries such as Canada, Israel, Russia, Latin America, and Japan. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Teva is trending as community members discuss its potential and setbacks, with some pointing to a recent FDA approval for Uzedy as a positive catalyst. Despite some positive news, negative sentiment persists regarding the stock's performance and leadership. Analysts are weighing in, with price target adjustments and discussions around the company's "Pivot to Growth" strategy.

ADMA Biologics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company, which is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, and developing specialty plasma-derived biologics. The firm operates through the following business segments: ADMA BioManufacturing, Plasma Collection Center, and Corporate. The ADMA BioManufacturing segment consists of immune globulin manufacturing and development operations. The Plasma Collection Center consists of source plasma collection facilities. The Corporate segment includes general and administrative overhead expenses. The company was founded by Adam S. Grossman and Jerrold B. Grossman on June 24, 2004 and is headquartered in Ramsey, NJ.

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ADMA Biologics is trending amid community discussion around a recent FDA investigation into allergic reactions linked to specific lots of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) drugs, including two ADMA products; although these reactions are acknowledged as rare, the news has sparked concerns and trading volatility. Some investors view the dip as a buying opportunity, citing the company's strong fundamentals and potential for a pre-earnings run, while others express frustration with the stock's recent performance and management's silence.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Rowe said that despite the CPI remaining above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, it won’t impact the central bank’s policy at the October meeting.</li><li>He also expressed surprise that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have not translated into higher prices of goods.</li><li>However, Rowe remains slightly concerned about the impact of levies on services.</li></ul>Rob Rowe, Citi’s Head of Global Strategy, reportedly said on Friday that an interest rate cut in October is a done deal.During an interview with CNBC, Rowe said that despite the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-september-cpi-report/cLGJnYpR3sC">CPI remaining above</a> the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, it won’t have an impact on the central bank’s rate policy at the upcoming October meeting.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Tariff Impact On Inflation</h2>Rowe also expressed surprise that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have not translated into higher prices of goods, even though he remains slightly concerned about the impact of levies on services.However, as far as the central bank’s rate policy is concerned, Rowe remains confident that there will be a cut this month.<blockquote>“We think it’s a done deal on an October rate cut, and we also know and feel that a December rate cut is expected.”— Rob Rowe, Head of Global Strategy, Citi</blockquote>Rowe’s comments come after the CPI report on Friday showed that consumer prices rose less than expected in September. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on a seasonally adjusted basis, CPI rose 0.3% in September. On an annualized basis, CPI was at 3% before the seasonal adjustment.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Soft Landing</h2>Rowe stated in the interview that he expects the U.S. economy to have a soft landing, rather than enter a recession. If the Fed eases the monetary policy, Rowe said that he does not see an increase in concerns about the economy.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> shows a 96.7% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the October meeting.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained in Friday’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 0.92%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 1.21%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 1.1%. 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 0.1% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mark-carney-canada-us-trade-talks-ready-to-resume-after-trump-halt/cLGJAznR3t9">Mark Carney Reportedly Says Canada Ready To Resume Trade Talks With US ‘When The Americans Are Ready’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Citi's Rob Rowe Says October Rate Cut Is A Done Deal, Expects Another Reduction In December: Report

Rowe said that despite the CPI remaining above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, it won’t impact the central bank’s policy at the October meeting.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.4% in August.</li><li>Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.2% in September, after increasing 0.3% in August, in line with a Dow Jones estimate.</li><li>Gasoline prices rose 4.1% in September, and the BLS stated that it was the largest contributor to the all-items monthly increase.</li></ul>U.S. consumer prices rose&nbsp;less than expected in September, according to a delayed CPI report released on Friday due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on a seasonally adjusted basis, CPI rose&nbsp;0.3% in September, after rising 0.4% in August.This puts the annual rate at&nbsp;3%&nbsp;before the seasonal adjustment.&nbsp;Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.2%in September, after rising 0.3% in August, in line with a Dow Jones estimate, according to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/economy-politics/calendar">MarketWatch</a> data.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gasoline Prices Surge</h2>Gasoline prices rose 4.1% in September, and the BLS stated that it was the largest contributor to the all-items monthly increase, with the energy index rising 1.5% over the month. The food index rose 0.2% during the month.Indexes that increased over the month include shelter, airline fares, recreation, household furnishings and operations, and apparel, according to BLS data. The indexes for motor vehicle insurance, used cars and trucks, and communication were among the few major indexes to decline in September.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Treasury Yields Edge Lower</h2>Following the release of CPI data, the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell one basis point to 3.982%, while the two-year Treasury yield fell three basis points to 3.457%.Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained 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 up 0.64%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) rose 0.9%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.5%. 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 0.16% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-futures-rise-ahead-of-inflation-data/cLGJn9zR3sD">Dow Futures Rise Ahead Of Highly Awaited Inflation Data: INTC, F, PG, NEM Among Stocks To Watch</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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CPI Report: Annual Inflation Rate Comes In Lower Than Expected At 3% In September

Consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.4% in August.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Freddie Mac noted that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.19% as of Thursday, down from 6.27% last week.</li><li>A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 7%, according to the government-sponsored enterprise.</li><li>Sales of previously owned homes rose to a seven-month high, according to a CNBC report citing data from the National Association of Realtors.</li></ul>U.S. mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels in 2025, according to Freddie Mac, with buyers looking to take advantage of the decline.Freddie Mac noted that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) fell to 6.19% as of Thursday, down from 6.27% last week. A year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 7%, according to the government-sponsored enterprise.“At the start of 2025, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7%, while today it hovers nearly a full percentage point lower. This dynamic has kept refinancings high, accounting for more than half of all mortgage activity for the sixth consecutive week,” Freddie Mac stated in its latest report.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Previously Owned Home Sales Rise</h2>According to a CNBC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/23/lower-mortgage-rates-push-home-sales-higher-in-september.html">report</a> citing data from the National Association of Realtors, sales of previously owned homes rose to a seven-month high, rising 1.5% in September from August, to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.06 million units.<blockquote>“As anticipated, falling mortgage rates are lifting home sales. Improving housing affordability is also contributing to the increase in sales.”— Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of Realtors</blockquote>Meanwhile, U.S. equities gained 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 up 0.52%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) soared 0.74%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.26%. 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 by 0.28% at the time of writing.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Housing Inventory At 5-Year High</h2>Yun added that housing inventory is currently at a five-year high, but noted that it continues to persist below pre-COVID levels, according to the report. “Many homeowners are financially comfortable, resulting in very few distressed properties and forced sales. Home prices continue to rise in most parts of the country, further contributing to overall household wealth,” Yun added.Data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bankofamerica.com/mortgage/refinance-rates/">from</a> Bank of America shows that the refinancing rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage stood at 6.25% for a current loan balance of $200,000.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/apple-loses-uk-lawsuit-app-store-commissions/cLG4NZdR3rW">Apple Loses UK Lawsuit Accusing It Of Abusing Its Dominant Position Over App Store Commissions: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Mortgage Rates Fall To Lowest Levels In 2025

Freddie Mac noted that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.19% as of Thursday, down from 6.27% last week.

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Gold's biggest drop in years on Oct. 22, 2025 may be a buying chance as Fed rate cuts and higher central bank demand should keep it charged up. Play the likely gold rebound via ETFs like GLD, IAU & IAUM.



<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>According to a report by CNBC, Bessent’s remarks were a part of a response to a letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren.</li><li>The Treasury Secretary stated that he was “forced” to prioritize tasks necessary for President Donald Trump to execute his duties.</li></ul>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly termed the deal to extend a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina “mission-critical” as the U.S. government entered its fourth week of shutdown.Bessent’s remarks were a part of a response to a letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren, according to a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/22/economy/bessent-argentina-lifeline-warren">report</a> by CNBC. Warren sought an explanation from the Treasury Secretary as to why this was being done at a time when resources are constrained due to the U.S. government shutdown.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bessent Says ‘Forced’ To Prioritize</h2>The Treasury Secretary stated that he was “forced” to prioritize tasks necessary for President Donald Trump to execute his duties.<blockquote>“We have been forced to prioritize mission-critical efforts necessary to the discharge of the President’s constitutional duties — including national security and global financial stability,” Bessent stated in his letter while responding to Warren.— Scott Bessent, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is The $20 Billion Deal About?</h2>The deal in question is a $20 billion currency swap between the U.S. and Argentina. As part of the framework, the Argentinian central bank would be able to exchange pesos for U.S. dollars with the Treasury Department.This would help Argentina shore up liquidity as well as the value of the Argentine peso, which has declined nearly 4% since President Javier Milei’s La Libertad Avanza party suffered a defeat in provincial elections in Buenos Aires in September.However, the report adds that Bessent did not respond to another question from Warren on the Treasury Department’s plans to coordinate with private sector lenders to extend a $20 billion loan to Argentina, on top of the $20 billion currency swap agreement.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined in Wednesday’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 0.32%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.74%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.25%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-trade-representative-jamieson-greer-china-rare-earth-controls-incredibly-aggressive/cLG5Jy0R3qB">Jamieson Greer Reportedly Calls China's Rare Earth Controls ‘Incredibly Aggressive’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies during hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on June 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Bessent Calls $20B Argentina Lifeline ‘Critical’ Amid Elizabeth Warren’s Questions As Government Shutdown Enters 4th Week: Report

According to a report by CNBC, Bessent’s remarks were a part of a response to a letter from Senator Elizabeth Warren.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Kaplan has called on the Fed to be “very careful” with deciding the monetary policy going forward.</li><li>He added that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have slowed growth, at least in the short term.</li><li>Kaplan’s comments come days ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting later this month.</li></ul>Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman and former Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan reportedly said that while the Federal Reserve may cut the policy rate in October, the bar will be higher than the market thinks for future rate cuts.During an interview with CNBC, Kaplan said that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have slowed growth, at least in the short term. The Trump administration’s immigration policies have also dampened the economic prospects, he said, but added that the U.S. economy is benefiting from tailwinds due to artificial intelligence.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Kaplan Says Fed Has To Be ‘Very Careful’</h2>Kaplan stated that the Federal Reserve has to be “very careful” after the potential rate cut in October.<blockquote>“I think the bar after October is higher than the market thinks about further cuts.”— Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman, Goldman Sachs</blockquote>Kaplan’s comments come days ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting later this month. According to 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>, there is a 98.9% probability of a 25 bps interest rate cut this month.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Growth Prospects For 2026</h2>While noting that the Trump administration’s policies have been a “mixed bag” for the U.S. economy, Kaplan sounded optimistic about growth prospects for 2026.“Business isn’t great, but it’s not falling off a cliff. It’s sluggish to solid, depending on the area (industry). I’m more optimistic that with tax incentives to the AI boom, regulatory relief coming, we could get some firming into next year,” he said.Last week, Fed Governor&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-miran-rate-cuts-more-urgent-now-due-to-recent-trade-tensions/ch6nCRUR3Nq">Stephen Miran said</a> that the downside risks to the U.S. economy had increased due to China’s rare earth export controls. “There’s now more downside risks than there was a week ago, and I think it’s incumbent upon us as policymakers to recognize that should get reflected in policy,” he stated.Miran added that the recent flare-up in trade tensions with China has resulted in increased uncertainty about the U.S. economy, making it necessary for the Fed to adopt a more neutral monetary policy more quickly.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose 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 0.96%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) surged 1.31%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.8%. 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 0.03% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kevin-hassett-shutdown-likely-to-end-this-week/ch6CDiTR3Y8">Kevin Hassett Says Shutdown Is ‘Likely To End Sometime This Week’: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Rob Kaplan during an interview

Goldman Sachs' Rob Kaplan Says Bar For Rate Cuts After October Will Be 'Higher Than The Market Thinks': Report

Kaplan has called on the Fed to be “very careful” with deciding the monetary policy going forward.

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Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Thursday reportedly stated that the U.S. is “probably” set for three 25 basis point rate cuts in 2025.In an interview with Fox Business, Miran reiterated that the trade tensions with China make interest rate cuts “more urgent” now, even if the Xi Jinping administration’s export control threats do not materialize.“If monetary policy stays as restrictive as it is, and you have a shock like this hit the economy, it does materially increase the negative consequences of that shock,” Miran said in the interview.The Fed official added that he favors a 50 bps rate cut this month, while noting that the U.S.-China trade tensions have created “new tail risks” for the United States economy.“I think that we are probably set up for three 25-basis-point cuts this year,” he added.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-minutes-half-officials-expect-two-more-rate-cuts-by-end-of-2025/ch6EAFlR30c">According to minutes</a> from September’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, of the 19 Fed officials, there was a slim majority of 10-9 in favor of two 25-bps cuts in the FOMC’s October and December meetings.On Wednesday,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-miran-rate-cuts-more-urgent-now-due-to-recent-trade-tensions/ch6nCRUR3Nq">Miran said that</a> the downside risks to the U.S. economy had increased due to China’s rare earth export controls. “There’s now more downside risks than there was a week ago, and I think it’s incumbent upon us as policymakers to recognize that should get reflected in policy,” he stated.According to 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>, there is a 97.8% probability of a 25 bps interest rate cut this month.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose 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 0.28%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) surged 0.43%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.08%. 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 0.14% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-china-us-trade-war-rare-earth-export-controls/ch6nxeJR3Nj">Scott Bessent Says US Has ‘Things That Are More Powerful’ Than China’s Rare Earth Export Controls: Report</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 Says US Is 'Probably' Set For Three 25 Bps Rate Cuts This Year: Report

Miran reiterated that the trade tensions with China make interest rate cuts “more urgent” now, even if the Xi Jinping administration’s export control threats do not materialize.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday reportedly batted for “more urgent” rate cuts now due to the rising trade tensions.During an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaK8THoqaU0">interview</a> with CNBC, Miran stated that the recent flare-up in trade tensions with China has resulted in increased uncertainty about the U.S. economy, making it necessary for the Fed to adopt a more neutral monetary policy more quickly.“There’s now more downside risks than there was a week ago, and I think it’s incumbent upon us as policymakers to recognize that should get reflected in policy,” Miran said during the interview. However, he noted that this does not mean he wants even lower rates than he did a week or a month ago.“However, with the change to the balance of risks, I think it becomes even more urgent that we get to a more neutral place in policy quickly, as opposed to waiting for downside data to materialize,” he added.“If you hit the economy with a shock when the policy is very restrictive, the economy will react differently than it would if the policy was not as restrictive. So, I think it’s even more important now than I did a week ago that we move quickly to a more neutral stance,” he explained.Earlier this month,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-miran-inflation-forecast-optimistic-calls-series-50-bps-rate-cuts/ch6PK5oR3hm">Miran called for</a> a series of 50-basis-point rate cuts and said that his forecast for inflation is more optimistic than some of his colleagues’. He stated that he expects a limited impact on inflation from President Donald Trump’s tariffs. As such, he sees less conflict between the central bank’s dual mandate of stable inflation and maximum employment.According to 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>, there is a 96.7% probability of a 25 basis point interest rate cut.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Wednesday 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 0.84%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) surged 1.25%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.53%. 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 up 0.02% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-china-us-trade-war-rare-earth-export-controls/ch6nxeJR3Nj">Scott Bessent Says US Has ‘Things That Are More Powerful’ Than China’s Rare Earth Export Controls: Report</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 on August 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Fed’s Miran Says Rate Cuts Are ‘More Urgent’ Now Due To Recent Trade Tensions: Report

Speaking during an interview with CNBC, Miran stated that the recent flare-up in trade tensions with China has increased uncertainty about the economic growth of the U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly stated that while the U.S. does not want to decouple from China, it has the capability to respond with “things that are more powerful” than the Chinese government’s rare earth export controls.Speaking during an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nUaMeg3IUc">interview</a> with CNBC, Bessent framed the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions as a “China versus the world” issue. “This is something that they were clearly planning all along. I think that things can de-escalate, we don’t want to have to escalate,” said Bessent.The Treasury Secretary added that he will be meeting with European allies, Australia, Canada, India, and Asian democracies. “We’re going to have a fulsome group response to this, because bureaucrats in China cannot manage the supply chain or the manufacturing process for the rest of the world,” he said.Elaborating on what the “fulsome” response would be like, Bessent said the U.S. has lots of levers it can pull for products that China needs that could be “equally damaging” for the latter. “They’re a command and control economy, but they are neither going to command, nor control us,” Bessent added.The Treasury Secretary maintained that the U.S. does not want to decouple from China, while adding that the Trump administration won’t negotiate with China “because the stock market is going down.”Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Wednesday’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 up 0.78%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) surged 0.81%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) gained 0.58%. 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 up 0.09% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/blackrock-nvidia-microsoft-aligned-data-centers-40-billion/ch6nvqcR3NX">Consortium Comprised Of BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft Among Others To Acquire Aligned Data Centers In $40 Billion Deal</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a ceremony for U.S. National Day at the World Expo 2025 on July 19, 2025, in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Scott Bessent Says US Has ‘Things That Are More Powerful’ Than China’s Rare Earth Export Controls: Report

Speaking during an interview with CNBC, Bessent framed the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions as a “China versus the world” issue.

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