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Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational technology company, which engages in the provision of online retail shopping services. It operates through the following segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The North America segment offers retail sale of consumer products, including from sellers, advertising, and subscriptions services through North America-focused online and physical stores. The International segment focuses on retail sale of consumer products, including from sellers, advertising, and subscription services through internationally-focused online stores. The AWS segment is composed of global sales of compute, storage, database, and other services for start-ups, enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions. The company was founded by Jeffrey P. Bezos in July 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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Amazon.com Inc

Amazon is trending following its earnings release, with community members closely watching for sustained gains. Discussions revolve around AWS growth, overall profitability, and whether the stock can maintain its upward momentum or if profit-taking will lead to a reversal, similar to other tech stocks.

Apple, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and other varieties of related services. It operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Greater China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. The Americas segment includes North and South America. The Europe segment consists of European countries, as well as India, the Middle East, and Africa. The Greater China segment comprises China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The Rest of Asia Pacific segment includes Australia and Asian countries. Its products and services include iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, AppleCare, iCloud, digital content stores, streaming, and licensing services. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Ronald Gerald Wayne, and Stephen G. Wozniak in April 1976 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.

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Apple's earnings are driving significant discussion, with debates focusing on whether the results justify the company's high valuation and PE ratio. Community members are closely watching guidance for the next quarter, particularly regarding iPhone sales and growth in China. Some traders express concerns about overvaluation and are considering short positions, while others remain bullish, anticipating a continued climb towards higher price targets.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

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Strategy (MSTR) is trending amid mixed reactions to its earnings report, which featured strong revenue growth but missed EPS estimates. The community is debating whether the company's heavy Bitcoin holdings and unrealized gains justify the current stock price, with some anticipating a short squeeze while others point to manipulation and dilution concerns. Analysts remain bullish with high price targets despite recent volatility.

Reddit, Inc. operates an entertainment, social networking, and news website where registered community members can submit content. It provides online news services where users can select and rank web content. The firm also offers a personalized filter on the day's story, using previous votes to determine what new things the user might like to read. The company was founded by Steven Ladd Huffman and Alexis Ohanian on June 23, 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Reddit Inc

Reddit's stock is trending following a strong earnings report, with revenue and EPS exceeding analyst expectations and user growth remaining solid. The community is buzzing about the potential for a continued rally towards previous highs, although some traders are wary of a possible pullback. Discussions also include the impact of AI and data licensing deals on Reddit's revenue streams, as well as a debate on the stock's valuation relative to its growth.

GSI Technology, Inc. engages in the design, development and marketing of memory products primarily for the networking, and telecommunications markets. Its product includes Static Random Access Memory, or SRAM, which incorporated in networking and telecommunications equipment, such as routers, switches, wide area network infrastructure equipment, wireless base stations and network access equipment. It also offers services to the ongoing needs of the military, industrial, test and measurement equipment, automotive and medical markets for SRAMs .The company was founded by Lee-Lean Shu and Robert Yau in March 1995 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

GSI Technology Inc

GSIT is trending due to community discussion around earnings and a recent offering, with debates focusing on the significance of new deals and the company's growth potential. Bulls emphasize the disruptive nature of GSIT's technology and potential partnerships, while bears express concerns about disappointing results and valuation. Some investors speculate about a possible buyout or strategic investment from larger players in the semiconductor industry.

Coinbase Global, Inc. engages in the provision of a trusted platform that serves as a compliant on-ramp to the onchain economy and enables users to engage in a wide variety of activities with their crypto assets in both proprietary and third-party product experiences enabled by access to decentralized applications. It offers consumers primary financial account for the cryptoeconomy, institutions a full-service prime brokerage platform with access to deep pools of liquidity across the crypto marketplace, and developers a suite of products granting access to build onchain. The company was founded by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ernest Ehrsam in May 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Coinbase Global Inc

Coinbase is trending as investors react to an analyst upgrade from JP Morgan citing potential in Base monetization and USDC yield opportunities. Community chatter suggests a possible run to $400, while others express skepticism based on past earnings performance, and anticipate volatility ahead of the Q3 report. The stock's recent decoupling from Bitcoin's price action is also being noted.

Rocket Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of a suite of services related to homeownership and other personal financial transactions. It operates through the following segments: Direct to Consumer and Partner Network. The Direct to Consumer segment consists of performance marketing and direct engagement through the Rocket Mortgage App. The Partner Network Segment focuses on partnerships with premier consumer-focused organizations, brokers and mortgage professionals who leverage the platform and scale to provide mortgage solutions to clients. The company was founded by Daniel Gilbert in 1985 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

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RKT is trending as investors discuss the potential impact of AI integration and the recent earnings report. Community members are focused on Q4 expenses, the Redfin/Mr. Cooper merger, and future earnings potential amid fluctuating interest rates. Bullish sentiment is building around the company's long-term growth prospects in the mortgage industry.

Ardelyx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the business of developing and commercializing biopharmaceutical products. The firm is also involved in developing a unique and innovative platform that enables the discovery of new biological mechanisms and pathways to develop potent and efficacious therapies that minimize the side effects and drug-drug interactions frequently encountered with traditional, systemically absorbed medicines. The company was founded by Dominique Charmot, Peter G. Schultz, and Jean M. Frechet in October 2007 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

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ARDX is trending as investors digest recent earnings and pipeline developments, with discussions focused on revenue guidance and the potential of their next-generation inhibitor. Community sentiment appears mixed, with some expressing confidence in management's vision and others concerned about market undervaluation and the ongoing CMS legal battle. Bullish investors are hoping for a breakout driven by strong execution and potential M&A activity.

DexCom, Inc. is a medical device company, which engages in the design, development, and commercialization of glucose monitoring systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes. Its products include Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7, Dexcom Stelo, Dexcom Share, Dexcom Real-Time API, and Dexcom ONE. The company was founded by John F. Burd on May 13, 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

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DXCM is trending amid mixed sentiment following earnings and news of a leadership transition. While some investors see a buying opportunity due to growth in key markets and a raised full-year revenue outlook, others are concerned about margin pressures, competition, and product quality, particularly with the G7 sensor; the community is actively debating the stock's near-term trajectory.

Lumen Technologies, Inc. is an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of integrated communications to residential and business customers. It operates through the Business and Mass Markets segments. The Business segment provides products and services under four sales channels to enterprise and commercial customers. The Mass Markets segment focuses on consumer and small business customers. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Monroe, LA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Yardeni’s comments come a day after the Fed cut the policy rate by 25 basis points, on expected lines.</li><li>Amid concerns of labor market weakness, Yardeni said lower interest rates cannot solve the problem.</li><li>The economist also stated that U.S. corporate earnings have been “really surprisingly good” in the first three quarters of 2025.</li></ul>Economist Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, has reportedly cautioned against further interest rate cuts, saying that the U.S. economy is on a relatively firm footing.“I don’t really think the economy needs rate cuts. I think if the Fed keeps lowering interest rates, then I think they will be feeding animal spirits. In other words, I think they will increase the chances of financial instability,” Yardeni said in an interview with CNBC.He touched upon the weakness in the labor market, stating that it might seem to need rate cuts. However, Yardeni added that what ails the labor market can be cured with lower interest rates. “Things like deportation, stricter immigration, AI, all these issues are structural in nature,” he added.Yardeni’s comments come a day after the Fed cut the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-october-fomc-meeting/cLGZvdHR3DR">policy rate</a> by 25 basis points, as expected. This brings down the federal funds rate to the 3.75% to 4% range.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Hawkish Cut</h2>Yardeni termed the Fed rate cut on Wednesday a hawkish one, saying that the central bank refrained from feeding the “animal spirits” in the stock markets. This comes after Powell said that a December rate cut was not a foregone conclusion.While the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is nearly six weeks away, 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 that there is a 72.6% probability of a 25 basis point cut in the December meeting.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strong Earnings</h2>The economist also stated that U.S. corporate earnings have been “really surprisingly good” in the first three quarters of 2025. He added that investors are looking for a Santa Claus rally, and they might very well get it.Earlier on Thursday, Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jeremy-siegel-fed-has-our-back-jerome-powell-december-cut-not-a-given/cLGFvmXR3xQ">stated</a> that as a result of the Fed’s cautious stance, there could be a slowdown in U.S. equities. However, he thinks it won’t be enough to stop the bull market.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed 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 down 0.42%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.78%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.44%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.09% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/nvda-stock-declines-trump-did-not-discuss-nvidia-blackwell-chips-china/cLGFUk4R3xL">NVDA Stock Declines After Trump Says He Did Not Discuss Blackwell Chips With China’s Xi: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Ed Yardeni Says Further Rate Cuts Will Increase The Chances Of Financial Instability: Report

Yardeni’s comments come a day after the Fed cut the policy rate by 25 basis points, as was expected.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Speaking during an interview with CNBC, Siegel highlighted Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments during a press conference after the 25 bps rate cut was announced.</li><li>Siegel added that he thinks that as a result of the Fed’s cautious approach, there could be a slowdown in U.S. equities.</li><li>However, he thinks it won’t be enough to stop the bull market.</li></ul>Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, on Thursday reportedly said that the Federal Reserve “has our back,” after the central bank announced a 25 basis point cut on Wednesday along expected lines.Speaking during an interview with CNBC, Siegel noted that Fed Chair Jerome Powell, during a press conference after the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-october-fomc-meeting/cLGZvdHR3DR">25 bps rate cut</a>, suggested a data-dependent approach ahead of the next meeting. Powell had expressed concerns that the central bank continues to face two-sided risks, in terms of inflation as well as increased downside threats to employment.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Impact On Equities</h2>Siegel believes that, as a result of the Fed’s cautious approach, there could be a slowdown in U.S. equities. However, he thinks it won’t be enough to stop the bull market.“The good thing is, I think the Fed has our back. They’re essentially saying, ‘if we do see a slowdown, we will cut. But if we see the strength that we’re seeing right now, we’re going to wait for another meeting and see what happens in January,” Siegel said in the interview.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Path Ahead</h2>Siegel added that the markets will find comfort in knowing that the Fed is not stubborn in its monetary policy, even if data shows it should lower rates.After the rate cut announcement on Wednesday, Powell stated that data available prior to the government shutdown indicated that economic growth was on a firmer trajectory than expected.<blockquote>“In the Committee’s discussions at this meeting, there were strongly differing views about how to proceed in December. A further reduction in the policy rate at the December meeting is not a forgone conclusion—far from it. Policy is not on a preset course.”— Jerome Powell, Chair, Federal Reserve</blockquote>He noted that post the 25 bps cut, the central bank is well-positioned to respond to potential economic developments.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Thursday 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 down 0.49%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.96%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.52%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.13% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-us-china-trade-deal-signed-next-week-trump-xi-meeting/cLGFMVdR3xE">Scott Bessent Says US-China Trade Deal Could Be Signed Next Week, Following Trump-Xi Meeting: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Wharton's Jeremy Siegel Says Fed 'Has Our Back' After Jerome Powell Says December Rate Cut Is Not A Given: Report

Speaking during an interview with CNBC, Siegel highlighted Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments during a press conference after the 25 bps rate cut was announced.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>US ready to increase energy exports to China if it reduces import of Russian energy, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright</li><li>Wright is expected to travel to Asia in the next few weeks</li><li>China agreed to begin the process of purchasing American energy, Trump said in a Truth Social Post</li></ul>&nbsp;The United States is ready to boost exports of oil and natural gas to China if Beijing reduces its reliance on Russian energy, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.“There’s so much space for mutually beneficial deals between the U.S. and China,” Wright told Bloomberg Television, emphasising that the U.S. is the world’s largest energy exporter while China remains its biggest importer.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s Asia Visit To Boost Energy Ties?</h2>Wright is expected to travel to Asia within the next few weeks, following President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the region. During his trip, Trump said he had reached agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to have both nations buy more U.S. energy. He also hinted at a “very large-scale” energy transaction involving Alaskan oil and gas, though specific details remain undisclosed.“China also agreed that they will begin the process of purchasing American Energy. In fact, a very large scale transaction may take place concerning the purchase of Oil and Gas from the Great State of Alaska. Chris Wright, Doug Burgum, and our respective Energy teams will be meeting to see if such an Energy Deal can be worked out,” Trump said in a <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115460423936412555">post</a> on Truth Social earlier in the day.Trump’s mention of Alaska may revive the long-delayed $44 billion Alaska LNG project, which has struggled to secure long-term contracts.China last imported U.S. crude oil in May and liquefied natural gas in February, according to customs data.Beijing imposed 10%-15% tariffs on US energy products in February, making such purchases unviable. As a result, China has been reselling US-sourced LNG rather than using it domestically. The US accounted for only about 5% of China’s LNG imports and 2% of its crude oil imports last year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Are The Markets Doing?</h2>U.S. equities were in the red in premarket trade on Thursday.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) was down 0.51%, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) dropped 0.47%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) declined 0.67%.Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits remained ‘bearish’. It was ‘extremely bearish’ last week.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:927/99;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/QQQ_png_b75db5ffaf.webp" alt="QQQ.png" width="927" height="99"><figcaption>QQQ's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes at 09:20 a.m. ET on October 30, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea

U.S. Seeks To Boost Energy Exports To China Amid Russia Tensions: Energy Secretary 

China last imported U.S. crude oil in May and liquefied natural gas in February, according to customs data.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bessent stated in the interview that he expects China’s soybean purchases to be higher than what the Xi Jinping administration has committed to.</li><li>The Treasury Secretary’s comments come after President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.</li><li>President Donald Trump said China has agreed to buy “massive amounts” of soybeans and other agricultural products from the U.S.</li></ul>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday reportedly stated that China has agreed to purchase 12 million tons of soybeans from the U.S. in the current harvest season.During an interview&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-secures-china-agreement-buy-millions-tons-us-soybeans-bessent-says-after-xi-meeting">with</a> Fox Business, Bessent also noted that China has committed to buy at least 25 million tons of soybeans from U.S. farmers in each of the next three years.Bessent clarified that China’s purchase commitments for 12 million tons of soybeans are for a period from now to January next year.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump-Xi Meeting</h2>The Treasury Secretary’s comments come after President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I was extremely honored by the fact that President Xi authorized China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of Soybeans, Sorghum, and other Farm products. Our Farmers will be very happy!” said President Trump in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115462098072054944">post</a> on Truth Social.Bessent stated in the interview that he expects China’s soybean purchases to be higher than what the Xi Jinping administration has committed to. He cited China’s soybean purchases following the “phase one deal” with the U.S. during President Trump’s previous term. China bought 34 million tons between 2019 and 2020.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Back To Normal?</h2>According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, China bought nearly 27 million tons of soybeans in 2024. A commitment to purchase at least 25 million tons in each of the next three years would be a return to normalcy.China’s soybean purchases from the U.S. in 2024 were worth $12.6 billion, the data shows.Meanwhile, U.S. equities declined 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 down 0.45%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) declined 0.38%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) fell 0.64%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/dow-futures-decline-amid-mixed-big-tech-earnings/cLGFrZmR3DC">Dow Futures Decline Amid Mixed Big Tech Earnings: META, MSFT, GOOGL, AAPL Among Stocks To Watch</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

President Donald Trump with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and others during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Scott Bessent Says China To Buy 12 Million Tons Of Soybean This Season After Trump-Xi Meeting: Report

Bessent also noted that China has committed to buy at least 25 million tons of soybeans from U.S. farmers in each of the next three years.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in South Korea on Thursday, their first meeting in six years.</li><li>Trump says the meeting was "amazing," and that the two sides have reached agreements on fentanyl, soybeans, rare earths, and other issues.</li><li>Tariffs on Chinese exports will also be lowered to 47% from 57%.</li></ul>U.S. President Donald Trump said he had an "amazing meeting" with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, and the two sides struck agreements on rare earths and critical minerals, and agreed to lower tariffs on Chinese goods, including reducing a duty on fentanyl exports by half to 10%, according to media reports.The deal will also see China resume soybean purchases from the U.S., Trump reportedly told reporters aboard Air Force One. The leaders met in South Korea on Thursday, the first time in six years.Under the terms, Beijing will create a one-year agreement each year for rare earth exports and "work very hard to stop fentanyl," a synthetic opioid used medically for severe pain relief, but is also illegally produced and sold. China is said to be a key source of precursor chemicals used by Mexican drug cartels to make illicit fentanyl.Tariffs on Chinese exports will also be lowered to 47% from 57%, Trump said. His comments follow meetings between Chinese and US officials in Malaysia last weekend.Following the news, market <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-stocks-poised-to-open-higher-as-trump-xi-meeting-fuels-market-optimism/cLGFlBxR3Dk">futures rose</a> and signaled a strong open on Wall Street Thursday, although ETFs tracking the benchmark indices were faced with 'bearish' sentiment on Stocktwits.Notably, the talks did not cover allowing the sale of Nvidia's most advanced chips in China, the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations, or the Taiwan policy. However, the two sides did discuss access to some of the chipmaker's other products, and also agreed to work on ending the war in Ukraine and removing shipping tariffs and fees.There were no official comments from China as of the time of writing this report."We do not always see eye-to-eye with each other, and it is normal for the two leading economies of the world to have frictions now and then," Xi had said at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, ahead of his meeting with Trump.&nbsp;"And in the face of wind, waves and challenges, you and I, at the helm of Chinese relations, should stay the right course and ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations."For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/carvana-stock-drops-on-soft-q3-profit-rising-subprime-auto-loans-exacerbate-concerns/cLGF1PrR3D0">&nbsp;Carvana Stock Drops On Soft Q3 Profit; Rising Subprime Auto Loans Exacerbate Concerns</a>

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Trump's 'Amazing' Meeting With China's Xi Yields Major Trade Wins In Rare Earths, Tariff Cuts And Soybean Deals

Tariffs on Chinese exports will also be lowered to 47% from 57%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>A massive $16 billion tax provision related to President Donald Trump’s tax bill weighed on Meta Platform’s bottom line.</li><li>Following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said he would cut fentanyl tariffs on China, and a rare-earth deal has been reached.</li><li>Apple and Amazon headline the earnings news flow for Thursday.</li></ul>U.S. stocks are set to open Thursday’s session on a positive note following a market pause in the previous session, as optimism about President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping managed to outweigh apprehensions about the mixed bag of big tech earnings.Trump&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/trump-cuts-fentanyl-tariffs-on-china-to-10percent-says-us-reached-rare-earths-deal-.html">told</a> the press that duties on fentanyl imports from China have been slashed to 10% and a rare earths deal has been reached with the Asian country.However, a massive&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/meta-stock-sinks-after-hours-as-16-b-tax-provision-hits-q3-profit/cLGFOylR3D7">$16 billion tax provision</a> related to Trump’s tax bill weighed on Meta Platform’s (META) bottom line, sending its stock sharply lower in after-hours trading, and Microsoft’s (MSFT)&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-analyst-says-this-is-everything-we-could-have-asked-for-after-q1-beat/cLGFWkmR3Df">soft guidance</a>&nbsp;dented investor sentiment. On the other hand, Alphabet, Inc. (GOOGL) (GOOG) defied the big-tech sell-off, with&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/alphabet-crushes-q3-stock-soars-after-hours/cLGFQ9qR3DJ">strong quarterly results</a>, underpinned by robust Search and Cloud revenue.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Futures Are Trading</h2>As of 1:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, the Nasdaq 100, S&amp;P 500, and Dow futures&nbsp;were up between 0.05% and 0.15%, recouping some of the early losses, while the Russell 2000 futures climbed 0.24%.On Stocktwits,&nbsp;however, retail sentiment toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a>,&nbsp;an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index,&nbsp;turned ‘bearish’ early Thursday, and that toward the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a> ETF, which tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, worsened to ‘extremely bearish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago. The message volume on both streams stood at ‘high’ levels.Posting on the QQQ stream, a bearish user raised the specter of more losses.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/trading_insight/message/634266833</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Markets Traded Wednesday</h2>Stocks closed Wednesday’s session on a mixed note, as the market digested the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-october-fomc-meeting/cLGZvdHR3DR">Fed decision</a> and Chair Jerome Powell’s comments at the press conference that followed. The Nasdaq Composite and the Nasdaq 100 indices recovered from mid-session weakness triggered by Powell's hint of a potential rate pause in December and ended moderately higher, setting fresh records.Market heavyweight Nvidia (NVDA) rallied nearly 3% to a fresh peak, topping $5 trillion in market capitalization amid ongoing optimism about the artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity.On the other hand, the S&amp;P 500 Index ended flat, with a negative bias, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Russell 2000 Index ended lower.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Key Catalysts To Watch Out For</h2>On the economic front, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is scheduled to speak at 9:55 a.m. ET.Apple, Inc. (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) headline the earnings news flow for Thursday, although both are due to report after the market closes. The other key earnings reports for the day include those from Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Cardinal Health (CAH), Comcast (CMCSA), Eli Lilly (LLY), Fox Corp. (FOXA), Merck (MRK), Roblox (RBLX), Sirius XM (SIRI), Mastercard (MA), Atlassian (TEAM), BJ Restaurants (BJRI), Cloudflare (NET), Coinbase Global (COIN), First Solar (FSLR), Monolithic Power (MPWR), Reddit (RDDT), Roku (ROKU), Twilio (TWLO), Western Digital (WDC) and Zillow (ZG).<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Other Markets Fared</h2>Crude oil futures, which staged a modest recovery on Wednesday, have reversed course early Thursday. Gold futures slipped and the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield rose further after spiking above the 4% mark after Powell’s hawkish comment and the central bank’s decision to end quantitative tightening in December. The U.S. dollar ticked down against its major counterparts. Most major Asian markets traded lower after the Fed decision and the mixed U.S. tech earnings.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fed-to-end-qt-citing-ample-reserves-liquidity/cLGFKtHR3Di">Fed To End QT, Citing Ample Reserves, Liquidity: What Early Wind-Down Means For Market?</a>

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Following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said he would cut fentanyl tariffs on China, and a rare-earth deal has been reached.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Quantitative tightening is a monetary policy tool in which a central bank reduces the money supply to control inflation.</li><li>An economist expects money market conditions to continue to tighten, though at a slower pace, as the economy continues to grow.</li><li>Another strategist sees this as a market positive, as investors perceive this as a signal that financial conditions are easing.</li></ul>The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced at the conclusion of its two-day monetary policy meeting that the central bank’s quantitative tightening (QT) will conclude earlier than what some economists predicted. This marked an end to the massive central bank intervention in the market, which it unveiled at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.The Fed’s monetary-policy setting arm, headed by Chair Jerome Powell, also announced a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/ed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-october-fomc-meeting/cLGZvdHR3DR">quarter-point cut</a> in the Fed funds rate to 3.75%-4%, aligning with expectations. This marked the first time since late 2022 that the rate is below 4% The decision to lower rates was adopted by a split vote.&nbsp;But with Powell pouring cold water on a further rate cut this year, the S&amp;P 500 Index edged down from its peak. Nevertheless, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY)</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ)</a>, which track the S&amp;P 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index, respectively, have gained 18.3% and 24.8% year to date.On Stocktwits, sentiment toward the SPY ETF remained ‘neutral’ as of late Wednesday, while that toward the QQQ ETF worsened to ‘bearish’ from ‘neutral’ a day ago. The message volume on both streams stood at ‘high’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Fed Said About QT</h2>In the post-meeting policy statement, the Fed said, “The Committee decided to conclude the reduction of its aggregate securities holdings on Dec. 1.”Previewing the Fed decision earlier this week, Morgan Stanley Chief U.S. Economist Michael Gapen said he expects the Fed to announce the end of quantitative tightening by January, with balance sheet normalization beginning in February.QT is a monetary policy tool in which a central bank reduces the money supply to control inflation. It is done either by selling securities from its balance sheet or by letting them mature without reinvesting the proceeds.Since 2022, the central bank has been reversing the stimulus through QT, thereby shrinking its balance sheet by $2.2 trillion. This was being done at a measured pace to avoid a market meltdown. LPL Financial Chief Economist Jeffrey Roach sees the Fed’s move to end QT as reflecting its concern about the fragilities of the market.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Powell’s Take On QT</h2>In the press conference that followed the Fed decision, Powell said, “Our long-stated plan has been to stop balance sheet runoff when reserves are somewhat above the level we judge consistent with ample reserve conditions.” “Signs have clearly emerged that we have reached that standard.”He noted that the Fed’s balance sheet, as a share of nominal GDP, has fallen from 35% to about 21%. The reinvestment into Treasuries will also help move the weighted-average maturity of our portfolio closer to that of the outstanding Treasury stock, furthering the normalization of our balance sheet composition, Powell said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Implications Of End Balance Sheet Run-off</h2>Comerica Chief Economist Bill Adams said the Fed will start holding the size of its bond portfolio steady, beginning on Dec. 1. The central bank will accomplish this by reinvesting the principal of maturing Treasury bonds into new Treasuries, and by reinvesting maturing mortgage-backed securities into Treasuries, too, he added.The economist noted that the Fed’s balance sheet reductions have started to tighten liquidity conditions in money markets, as seen in the spread between the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and the federal funds rate, among other indicators. SOFR is the broader measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight, collateralized by Treasury securities.Adams said, “Money market conditions will continue to tighten as the Fed holds its bond holdings steady, but at a slower pace, since the economy will continue to grow and the Fed’s balance sheet won’t keep pace.”&nbsp; “At some point between March and September 2026, the Fed will likely start increasing the size of its balance sheet to keep pace with the growth of the economy.”Macquarie strategist Thierry Wizman said some traders will interpret the end of QT as another policy measure intended to boost the economy, according to a MarketWatch&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-fed-looks-set-to-end-its-massive-market-intervention-can-it-do-that-without-spooking-traders-e15f2233">report</a> published ahead of the Fed decision. BofA strategist Marc Carbana, however, warned of the risk that the central bank could&nbsp;suck too much liquidity from the system. The Fed has let too many reserves roll off its balance sheet — essentially overshooting the dock, he said, adding that the central bank will have to buy more bills to add more liquidity back into the market.Carbana, however, said, “broader participants in the market will believe this is a sign of financial conditions easing — equities up,” despite what experts say.For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read Next:<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/microsoft-analyst-says-this-is-everything-we-could-have-asked-for-after-q1-beat/cLGFWkmR3Df"> Microsoft Analyst Says ‘This Is Everything We Could Have Asked For’ After Q1 Beat: Soft Guidance Throws Wrench In Stock Rally</a>

 U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivers remarks at a news conference following a FOMC meeting at the Federal Reserve on October 29, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sha Hanting/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

Fed To End QT, Citing Ample Reserves, Liquidity: What Early Wind-Down Means For Market?

An economist expects money market conditions to continue to tighten, though at a slower pace, as the economy continues to grow.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The ongoing federal government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion, CBO says.</li><li>CBO expects the economy to struggle due to delayed spending on employee compensation, goods and services, and the suspension of benefits for low-income Americans.</li><li>Nearly 750,000 federal employees have been furloughed since government funding expired on October 1.</li></ul>&nbsp;The ongoing federal government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The shutdown, which has entered its 29th day, could trim up to 2% from fourth-quarter GDP in 2025, it said.While most of the lost output may eventually be recovered, the CBO projects a permanent hit of up to $14 billion if the shutdown stretches through November.CBO expects the economy to struggle due to delayed government spending on employee compensation, goods and services, and the suspension of benefits such as food stamps for low-income Americans.In a letter to House Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington, CBO Director Phillip Swagel noted that the actual economic toll remains uncertain and will depend on administrative decisions during the funding lapse.The CBO outlined three possible outcomes — if the shutdown ends this week, the economy would lose about $7 billion&nbsp;but if it extends until November 12, it could raise the losses to $11 billion, and a prolonged closure through November could bring total losses to $14 billion.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Impact on Federal Jobs</h2>The shutdown has come at a cost to nearly 750,000 federal employees&nbsp;who&nbsp;have been furloughed since government funding expired on October 1. While the Trump administration has ensured continued pay for U.S. troops, law enforcement, and immigration officers, many other federal workers remain on the job without pay.The shutdown has further exposed political rifts in Washington. Senate Republicans are pushing Democrats to back a short-term funding measure to keep the government open through November 21.Democrats, however, insist on broader negotiations to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and renew key nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC, arguing that the standoff is needed to secure longer-term funding and protect vital benefits.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Are The Markets Doing?</h2>U.S. equities edged higher in afternoon trade on Wednesday.The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPY) was up 0.11%, the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) gained 0.2%, and the Nasdaq-100 tracking Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) moved 0.28% higher.Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits remained ‘bearish’. It was ‘extremely bearish’ last week.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:925/88;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/QQQ_png_47e244d45e.webp" alt="QQQ.png" width="925" height="88"><figcaption>QQQ's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes at 02:10 p.m. ET on October 29, 2025 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Government Shutdown Could Cost US Economy Up To $14 Billion, According To Congressional Budget Office

Democrats seek broader talks to extend ACA tax credits and renew nutrition programs

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The rate reduction comes at a time when inflation hasn’t shown any signs of a significant rise.</li><li>President Donald Trump’s pick, Governor Stephen Miran, voted for a 50 bps cut once again.</li><li>Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid voted to keep the policy rate unchanged.</li></ul>The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut the key borrowing rate by 25 basis points, bringing down the federal funds rate to the 3.75% to 4% range, in line with market expectations.This is the second rate cut announced by the Fed in 2025, after a similar 25 bps&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/default/equity/fed-cuts-rates-by-25-basis-points-september-fomc-meeting/chDGxvqRd6u">cut in September</a>.The rate reduction comes at a time when inflation hasn’t shown any signs of a significant rise. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the annual inflation rate stood at&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-september-cpi-report/cLGJnYpR3sC">3% in September</a>, lower than the Wall Street consensus of 3.1%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Moderating Economic Activity</h2>The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) highlighted that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. It also touched upon the weakness in the labor market, stating that “job gains have slowed” while noting that the unemployment rate has “edged up.”“Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate and judges that downside risks to employment rose in recent months,” the FOMC said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Miran Votes For A Bigger Cut</h2>The FOMC voted 10-to-2 to cut rates by 25 bps, with President Donald Trump’s pick, Governor Stephen Miran, voting for a 50 bps cut once again, after a similar vote in the September meeting. Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid voted to keep the policy rate unchanged.Meanwhile, U.S. equities rose in Wednesday’s afternoon 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 0.08%, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust ETF</a> (QQQ) gained 0.27%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) rose 0.21%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘neutral’ territory.The&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/IEF">iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF</a> (IEF) was down 0.25% at the time of writing.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/el-erian-ai-like-electricity-but-some-ai-names-will-end-up-in-tears/cLGZsaKR3wt">El-Erian Says AI Is Like Electricity, Warns There Are Some Names That Will ‘End Up In Tears’: Report</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Fed Cuts Rate By 25 Basis Points, In Line With Expectations

The key borrowing rate has now come down to the 3.75% to 4% range, in line with market expectations.

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