Dear traders look at this. China says its scientists have managed to create artificial gold in a lab — gold that looks, feels, and behaves just like the real thing. If this holds up, it could turn into one of the most valuable breakthroughs of the decade, maybe even a trillion-dollar shift in how the world treats gold.
What makes it wild is how they did it. Instead of digging into the earth, they used advanced atomic tech to build gold from scratch. No mines. No environmental damage. Just pure, lab-made material that could end up in jewelry, electronics, even financial products. And if the process scales, it won’t just be cheaper — it could reshape entire industries.
Think about what that means. Gold prices wouldn’t move the same way. Mining giants could take a hit. Jewelry could become cleaner and more accessible. Electronics could get better. Even gold-backed crypto like PAXG and XAU tokens might feel the impact.
Give it a few years and the world might stop looking underground for gold altogether. The next gold rush might come from scientists, not miners — and the most valuable metal on earth could be something we make, not something we dig.
Bro, you won’t believe this—Bezos just dropped $6.2 billion on something wild. Not Amazon, but something way bigger.
He’s calling it Project Prometheus. Basically, it’s AI-powered factories that can build rockets, cars, chips—you name it—without humans. While everyone’s been arguing about AI writing essays, he’s been quietly building machines that could change the whole game.
And get this: he snagged 100 top researchers from OpenAI and DeepMind. Blue Origin’s rocket? Just a test run. Imagine your iPhone being made for like 70% less. Cars designed in weeks instead of years. Crazy, right?
Here’s the kicker: China makes almost 29% of everything on Earth. The U.S.? Only 12%. Prometheus could flip that with AI that understands materials better than any human engineer.
Economically, it’s nuts. Manufacturing growth has been stuck at 0.5% for decades. Bezos wants 3–5% growth, which could mean $8 trillion in new wealth by 2045. But… it also means up to 40 million jobs could be automated by 2040.
And geopolitically? Imagine every chip, EV battery, even fighter jets being made in Ohio by 2038—fully automated. That wipes out China’s labor advantage and gives America total control of its supply chain. It’s like the CHIPS Act on steroids. The guy running it, Vik Bajaj (ex-Waymo), already made self-driving cars happen when people thought it was impossible. Now he’s aiming for self-building factories.
By 2040, AI won’t just help engineers—it might replace them. Bezos is betting on America’s industrial comeback and the biggest job shake-up in history. And honestly, his long-term bets usually hit.
Markets are pricing in a third consecutive 25bp Fed rate cut on December 10, but officials remain split on whether inflation or the labor market is the bigger concern. This suggests a slower pace of rate cuts in 2026 — likely one 25bp cut per quarter in the first half of the year.
Despite 150bp of cuts this year, policy remains modestly restrictive.
Job growth is concentrated in leisure, hospitality, education, and healthcare, while other sectors are losing jobs, supporting further cuts.
Inflation pressures from tariffs are easing, giving the Fed room to act dovishly.
Kevin Hassett tipped as next Fed Chair, a known advocate for lower rates; if appointed, the Fed could lean even more dovish.
President Trump is turning up the pressure for the next Federal Reserve Chair, making the job even tougher. The nominee will have to navigate wary markets, complex Fed politics, and Trump’s push for lower interest rates — all while avoiding reigniting inflation.
Trump’s proposals, including $2,000 “tariff dividends” and ongoing trade pressures, could drive prices higher, complicating the Fed’s task of balancing a weakening labor market with inflation control.
Top contender Kevin Hassett, a trusted Trump adviser, faces the challenge of maintaining Fed credibility while managing the president’s expectations. Even seasoned economists warn that aggressively cutting rates to appease political pressure could spark market turmoil.
Other potential picks, like Fed board member Christopher Waller, might have more institutional credibility but lack Hassett’s close relationship with Trump, highlighting the tension between political alignment and central bank independence.
Analysts, including Mohamed El-Erian, suggest a credible path forward involves moderate rate cuts paired with a focus on long-term productivity growth, such as gains from AI, rather than simply slashing rates to satisfy political demands.
In short: the next Fed chair will face one of the most precarious mandates in decades, balancing Trump’s aggressive policy agenda, market expectations, and the Fed’s inflation-fighting credibility.
🚨 Morgan Stanley Joins Peers Expecting Fed Rate Cut in December
Morgan Stanley now forecasts a 0.25% Fed rate cut in December, aligning with J.P. Morgan and BofA Global Research after dovish comments from Fed officials. Previously, all three had expected rates to hold steady.
Soft U.S. economic data and remarks from Fed leaders, including John Williams, Christopher Waller, and Mary Daly, have strengthened expectations for a cut. Traders are currently pricing an 87% chance of a quarter-point reduction at the December 9-10 meeting.
Morgan Stanley also sees further cuts of 0.25% in January and April, bringing the terminal rate to 3.0%-3.25%, slightly adjusting its earlier forecast. J.P. Morgan expects another cut in January, while BofA anticipates cuts in June and July 2025.
🚨 Dollar Slips Ahead of Fed Meeting as Traders Price 90% Chance of Rate Cut
The U.S. dollar fell slightly on Friday, holding near recent ranges as markets brace for next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where a rate cut is widely expected. Traders are now pricing a nearly 90% probability of a Fed cut on December 10, with two more potential reductions next year.
Dollar index down 0.1% at 98.994, weekly decline of 0.5%
Euro roughly flat at $1.1643
U.S. consumer sentiment improved slightly in early December
Bitcoin slipped for a second straight session
Yen strengthened amid expectations the BOJ may hike rates this month
Sterling steady at $1.3329
Investors are also watching the prospect of Kevin Hassett taking over as Fed Chair, which could push the Fed toward a more dovish stance.
Kevin Hassett, a top contender for the next Federal Reserve Chair, indicates that the Fed is expected to lower interest rates on December 12, signaling a potentially dovish shift in monetary policy.
🚨 Do Kwon Faces 12 Years in Prison — While Terra Tokens Surge
U.S. prosecutors are seeking a 12-year sentence for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, calling the TerraUSD collapse a “colossal fraud” that wiped out $40B. His sentencing is scheduled for December 11 in New York.
Meanwhile, the coins tied to the collapse are pumping hard:
$USTC : +35%
$LUNA : +70%
$LUNC : +120%
This surge isn’t driven by fundamentals — it’s pure hype, nostalgia trades, and speculative volatility around a high-profile court date. Classic pattern: fast up, faster down. Traders beware
An insider with a 100% success rate across multiple trades, generating $31M in profits from trades placed just before Trump announcements, went all in and lost $38M on a single trade.
This shows how even the most skilled traders can face massive risk when taking aggressive positions before major news events.
🚨 MARKET ALERT: Tomorrow Free of Major Economic Events
No major U.S. economic releases are scheduled tomorrow, which means markets could see lower volatility and range-bound trading. Traders should expect a quieter session, but still watch for unexpected moves from global news or crypto-specific catalysts.
In October, global central banks bought 53+ tonnes of gold, marking the strongest month of the year. While they insist fiat remains stable, their moves show they are preparing for currency debasement by shifting aggressively into hard assets.
Central banks are dumping fiat for gold at record speed. If the money printers are hedging, you should too—gold protects, and Bitcoin remains the ultimate escape.
Meanwhile, the U.S. economy shows cracks from the ground up. Small businesses cut 120,000 jobs in November, the worst since May 2020, as high rates make debt unsustainable. Larger firms are already trimming staff, with more layoffs expected soon.
🚨 White House Adviser Urges Fed to Begin Gradual Rate Cuts
Kevin Hassett, senior economic adviser to the White House, says the U.S. Federal Reserve should start easing interest rates cautiously. Cooling inflation, weakening labor-market momentum, and signs of financial strain suggest that keeping policy too tight could backfire.
Hassett emphasized that cuts should be measured and gradual, supporting economic stability into the new year. He also warned that global markets are increasingly sensitive to U.S. monetary policy, making the Fed’s next steps critical.
🚨Record Outflows Hit BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF as Institutional Demand Weakens
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has experienced $2.7 billion in withdrawals over the past five weeks—the longest streak of weekly outflows since its launch in January 2024. An additional $113 million left the fund on Thursday, putting it on track for a sixth straight week of net outflows.
IBIT, which manages over $71 billion, has been a primary vehicle for traditional investors entering Bitcoin. The outflows coincide with Bitcoin’s slide into a bear market after October’s massive liquidation, which erased more than $1 trillion from the crypto market.
🚨 Global Bond Yields Break Higher as Sell-Off Intensifies
The bond market is facing a sharp sell-off, with Germany’s 30-year yield rising to its highest level since 2011. Expectations of increased fiscal spending have pushed the yield to 3.23%, marking a 14-basis-point jump over the past week—the biggest weekly increase in four months.
Selling pressure is spreading across global markets.
U.S. 10-year yields are approaching 4.3%, the UK’s 30-year gilt yield has moved up to 5.48%, and China’s 30-year sovereign yield has climbed to its strongest level since April.
The move signals a notable shift in investor sentiment, driven by concerns over inflation, economic momentum, and the outlook for monetary policy.
🚨 U.S. Inflation Slows Again, Boosting Odds of Further Fed Rate Cuts
PANews reports that a key inflation metric from the U.S. Department of Commerce came in softer than expected for September. The data — delayed due to the government shutdown — strengthens the case for additional interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
The core PCE price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, increased 0.2% from last month and 2.8% year-over-year. The monthly figure matched forecasts, while the annual rate came in slightly lower than expected by 0.1 percentage points.
Additional data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed overall personal consumption expenditures rising 0.3% month-over-month, with annual inflation also at 2.8%, both in line with predictions.
The PCE index remains a crucial tool for the Fed in assessing longer-term inflation trends. With the shutdown delaying all economic reporting, this release provides fresh confirmation that inflation continues to cool — giving policymakers more room to ease rates ahead.
🔥 Powell’s 2025 Message: Bitcoin Is “Mature,” But Off-Limits for the Fed 🔥
In 2025, Jerome Powell confirmed that the Federal Reserve cannot hold Bitcoin and has no intention of changing that policy — but he openly acknowledged BTC as a fully mature asset in today’s financial landscape.
The National Bank of Canada just revealed a $273M Bitcoin-style bet, following Michael Saylor’s playbook. The country’s 6th largest bank now holds 1.47 million MSTR shares, signaling big institutional confidence in BTC exposure.