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The meme coin "crow with knife" ($CAW) is gaining attention, with community members highlighting its deflationary mechanism and presence across multiple chains like Solana, BSC, CRO, and ETH.  Enthusiasts are also excited about potential staking opportunities and partnerships. Community buzz is focused on its organic growth and strong "cult" following.

Solana is a highly functional open source project that banks on blockchain technology’s permissionless nature to provide decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. It is a layer 1 network that offers fast speeds and affordable costs. While the idea and initial work on the project began in 2017, Solana was officially launched in March 2020 by the Solana Foundation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Solana is trending as the community discusses potential catalysts and its broader ecosystem. Conversations highlight the emergence of new meme coins built on Solana, like $SOLYCAT and $CAW, while others focus on staking opportunities. There is also bullish sentiment around its long-term potential and increasing institutional interest as Fidelity now offers Solana.

The SolyCat is a symbol of energy and mystery. Shining like the sun and agile as a feline.  Solycat is here to take over Solana! Inspired by Shiba Inu’s legendary rise on Ethereum, Solycat is the ultimate meme coin designed for Solana’s fast and scalable blockchain.  Our mission is simple: become the top cat of Solana. With bold branding, a vibrant community, and unstoppable momentum, Solycat is ready to dominate. This isn’t just another token—it’s a movement powered by fun, creativity, and the spirit of decentralization.  Join the pride and let’s make history, one paw at a time!

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Solycat ($SOLYCAT) is trending as a new Solana-based meme token, generating buzz around its recent launch and availability on Phantom Wallet. The community is drawn to its potential for high gains, with many emphasizing its momentum within the Solana ecosystem alongside established tokens. Conversations highlight its strong chart and potential breakout.

An AI x Metaverse Protocol that is building the future of virtual interactions.

Virtual Protocol

Virtual Protocol is trending as the community discusses its recent price action and potential. Some traders are pointing to listing on Robinhood as a catalyst, while others debate whether it's a pump and dump, but many bulls see strong potential due to the project's focus on AI and development of AI agents. Discussion includes the ecosystem utility and agents like G.A.M.E, which are gaining traction.

USDC is a fully collateralized US dollar stablecoin. USDC is the bridge between dollars and trading on cryptocurrency exchanges. The technology behind CENTRE makes it possible to exchange value between people, businesses and financial institutions just like email between mail services and texts between SMS providers. We believe by removing artificial economic borders, we can create a more inclusive global economy.

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USD Coin is trending as discussions swirl around stablecoin regulation and its potential role in the evolving financial landscape. Community members are weighing in on its stability, integration with various platforms like Solana, and comparisons to other stablecoins like USDT.  Additionally, its adoption in decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world applications, like cross-border payments and tokenized assets, are being closely monitored.

Ambarella, Inc. engages in the development of low-power system-on-a-chip, or SoC, semiconductors and software for edge artificial intelligence, or AI, applications. Its products include video security, advanced driver assistance (ADAS), electronic mirror, drive recorder, driver or cabin monitoring, autonomous driving, and other robotics applications. The firm's geographical segments include Taiwan, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America other than United States and United States. The company was founded by Feng Ming Wang and Leslie D. Kohn on January 15, 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Ambarella Inc

Ambarella is trending after surprising investors with strong guidance and Q2 results, driven by AI-powered edge processing. Community members are actively discussing the company's potential for growth in the drone, automotive, and robotics sectors, along with speculation regarding a potential buyout. Some traders are also pointing to the stock's technical setup and low float, suggesting it could be primed for further upside.

Cronos is an institutional-grade, high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK and integrated with the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, designed as the backbone for open, compliant, and AI-accessible tokenized markets. It supports up to 60,000 transactions per second (TPS), 500ms block times, instant finality, and sub-$0.01 fees via Proof of Authority consensus.

Crypto.com Coin

Crypto.com Coin is trending as the community discusses its potential, partnerships, and possible ETF. A segment of the community is focused on the token's multi-chain presence through projects like $CAW. Others express frustration with price action, debating whether to buy and stake or take profits.

WISeKey International Holding Ltd. is a cybersecurity company, which engages in offering digital security technology solutions. The firm operates through the Internet of Things (IoT), and Managed Public Key Infrastructure (mPKI) segments. The IoT segment refers to the design, manufacturing, sales and distribution of microprocessors operations. The mPKI segment includes all operations relating to the provision of secured access keys, authentication, signing software, certificates and digital security applications. The company was founded by Joao Carlos Creus Moreira and Philippe Doubre in 1999 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

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WISeKey is trending as investors discuss its potential upside in the post-quantum computing era, particularly in securing satellite constellations. The community is highlighting the company's subsidiaries, including SEALCOIN and WISeSat, and comparing its market cap to its parent company, LAES.  Some investors believe WKEY's current valuation doesn't reflect the value of its assets and potential growth in the quantum security market.

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company. It engages in the provision of structure-guided drug design with the goal of developing oral small-molecule and protein therapeutics to target difficult-to-treat rare diseases. The company was founded by William M. Spencer III, Charles E. Bugg, and John A. Montgomery in 1986 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Biocryst Pharmaceuticals Inc.

BCRX is trending as the community discusses the company's recent acquisition of Astria Therapeutics, a move aimed at strengthening its position in the hereditary angioedema (HAE) market. While some investors express concerns about potential dilution and debt, others view the acquisition as a strategic move to capture a larger share of the HAE market by offering both oral and injectable treatments. The community is actively debating the long-term benefits and risks associated with this expansion strategy within the competitive biotech landscape.

QUALCOMM, Inc. engages in developing and commercializing foundational technologies and products used in mobile devices and other wireless products. It operates through the following segments: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies (QCT), Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL), and Qualcomm Strategic Initiatives (QSI). The QCT segment develops and supplies integrated circuits and system software based on technologies for use in voice and data communications, networking, application processing, multimedia, and global positioning system products. The QTL segment grants licenses and provides rights to use portions of the firm's intellectual property portfolio. The QSI segment focuses on opening new or expanding opportunities for its technologies and supporting the design and introduction of new products and services for voice and data communications. The company was founded by Franklin P. Antonio, Adelia A. Coffman, Andrew Cohen, Klein Gilhousen, Irwin Mark Jacobs, Andrew J. Viterbi, and Harvey P. White in July 1985 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm, Inc.

Qualcomm is trending as community members discuss potential growth catalysts, including AI and automotive applications, despite recent earnings news. Some traders are pointing to technical indicators suggesting a possible short-term breakout, while others express frustration with the stock's performance relative to its peers. Community sentiment appears mixed as some see a buying opportunity, while others remain bearish.

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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.

The seal of the Federal Reserve is pictured before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell announced the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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.

A woman shops at a supermarket on April 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

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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<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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