Markets showed a mixed rebound, with small caps leading, the S&P stabilizing at support, and the Nasdaq at a key inflection point. Bitcoin continued its selloff, while semiconductors test critical lows ahead of a potential final bounce attempt.

A deep dive into how stablecoins, abundant reserves, and deteriorating U.S. fiscal policy may reshape monetary policy—examining implications for the Fed’s balance sheet, seigniorage, inflation risks, and whether fiscal dominance is inevitable.

Bitcoin’s weekend price action may set the tone for U.S. stocks, as NVDA and the SPX react to shifting risk appetite. A BTC rebound could spark an equity bounce, while further weakness may deepen market caution despite Fed rate-cut hopes.

Remember AMC Entertainment​​​​? The one that was supposed to “moon” and make traders rich? Here’s an update – – since it has lost nearly 100% of its value:

U.S. manufacturing appears weaker than the hype — employment, hours, and production all slipped in September, challenging hopes of a robust industrial rebound.