2025-12-30 23:26:08

The latest released December Federal Reserve meeting minutes reveal several key signals. This year, the US real GDP has maintained moderate growth, a pace slower than initially expected at the beginning of the year. The labor market continues to cool, with wage growth roughly flat compared to last year — indicating that inflationary pressures are easing.

Economic activity in the third quarter was decent, but the average growth rate over the first three quarters was indeed weak, not only below the same period last year but also falling short of the growth expectations set at the beginning of 2024. In other words, while the economy hasn't stalled, it is indeed slowing down.

What’s more noteworthy is that the impact of the government shutdown on short-term GDP is under assessment. This uncertainty alone can affect investor confidence and market expectations. Against this macro backdrop, every policy move and economic data update could influence asset price trends.

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ApyWhisperer

· 6h ago

It's the same old story, GDP slowing down, wages cooling off, sounding like the economy is about to collapse, but the crypto market is still bottoming out. A government shutdown is the real joke; that's the biggest black swan. Is the interest rate cut cycle coming? Is it a bit early to enter now? This data basically shows a soft landing is just a show, waiting for the Federal Reserve's next move. It feels like the US economy has already started playing heartbeat.

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CryptoSourGrape

· 9h ago

If only we hadn't been so optimistic at the beginning of the year, looking back now is really ironic --- The government shutdown, it feels even more heartbreaking than a GDP decline --- Both economic slowdown and uncertainty, when these two come together, I’m completely confused --- Wages haven't increased but inflation has eased, in plain terms, we just lost out for nothing --- Every day talking about policy trends affecting asset prices, I just want to know when we can benefit from it

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LiquidityWitch

· 9h ago

nah the fed's playing 4d chess while everyone's watching checkers... slowdown narrative but inflation relief? that's the real alchemy brewing rn

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SatsStacking

· 9h ago

Economic slowdown, easing inflation, government shutdown still uncertain—this wave of maneuvering has limited room to maneuver again. The Federal Reserve is playing with fire; each data point is worse than the last. How long can the market hold up? GDP slowing down and wages stagnating, making wallets even tighter—this is the real negative news. Where's the soft landing everyone promised? It feels like a hard landing is coming... The government shutdown is too unreliable; asset prices are being driven crazy by this uncertainty. Who dares to hold heavy positions? It's another data-driven market; when will days like this come to an end?

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SellLowExpert

· 9h ago

Hey, wait a minute, will the government shutdown really cause a market crash... --- GDP slowing down + government shutdown, who can handle this combo? --- Wages haven't increased but inflation is easing, this logic is a bit hard to hold up --- Expectations are being proven wrong, is it just that the economy is weak? --- So now it all depends on how the Fed plays their cards, once the data comes out, gotta run --- The government shutdown probably means both sides lose out, better to cut losses early --- Not slowing down is also a form of slowing down, that's a really sharp statement --- Calm down, easing inflation is a good thing, right?

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ForkItAllDay

· 9h ago

Economic slowdown + government shutdown, now the US stock market is trembling GDP growth is sluggish, but inflation has eased. Is this trade worth it? Wages haven't increased, prices haven't gone up, so what about my USDT earnings? Can the government shutdown create opportunities this time? Waiting to buy the dip Easing inflation sounds good, but the problem is that growth is gone too. It's contradictory This rhythm is like a soft landing, or some kind of disguised recession? Every data point can influence the crypto prices. It's too easy to manipulate, isn't it?

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DustCollector

· 9h ago

Economic slowdown, inflation easing... Is it time to buy the dip? Wait, the government shutdown isn't over yet. How much longer will they keep messing around? GDP didn't meet expectations? The Americans are having a pretty tough year. Wages aren't rising, inflation is easing... Sounds good, but it feels a bit too calm? When policies change, asset prices go up and down like a roller coaster. We need to keep a close eye on these trades.

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