2026-01-12 07:28:14

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The macro environment has indeed been tumultuous these days. This morning, Powell was suddenly summoned by the Department of Justice, supposedly over office building renovation overruns, but he directly rebutted this in the media—this is not a renovation dispute at all; it’s clearly the White House trying to wrest back control over interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Once the news broke, the dollar plummeted, gold and silver surged, and market concerns about dollar credibility immediately surfaced.

Meanwhile, Trump has been pulling a series of stunts. Forcing credit card interest rates down to 10%, issuing executive orders to halt buybacks and dividends by military giants, forcing capacity expansion... This populist economic approach is flying high. Is he paving the way for impeachment or simply trying to garner votes? It’s hard to say, but the intent to harvest votes is written all over his face.

What’s even more heartbreaking is the employment data. In December, the US added only 50,000 jobs, versus an expected 73,000, and the total annual job growth was just 580,000. What does this mean? It’s a 70% plunge compared to last year, marking the worst record since 2003 during non-recession periods. The so-called "golden era" of post-pandemic employment has officially come to an end.

With political games and economic cooling, the market is truly facing a major upheaval. My advice to everyone is: pay attention to the trends of gold and safe-haven assets, as volatility may just be beginning. Always buckle up and stay vigilant.

(Disclaimer: The information is compiled from public data. The opinions are for reference only. Invest cautiously.)

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ProbablyNothing

· 5h ago

Powell's latest move suggests that the Federal Reserve doesn't want to be led around by the White House, pretty interesting. Once the employment data was released, it became clear that the economy is really turning around, and gold is about to take off. Trump's approach... to be honest, it's a bit aggressive. Not sure if he's trying to rescue the market or set a trap. Once the dollar's credibility loosens, it might not be a bad thing for us holding assets. This time is truly different. It feels like the big show has just begun. Sit tight, everyone.

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GateUser-e19e9c10

· 5h ago

The dollar credit has collapsed. This wave of safe-haven assets needs to take off. With such terrible employment data, BTC is probably the last fortress. Powell directly confronting the White House—it's kind of interesting... How much longer can the Federal Reserve remain independent? Trump's approach is really outrageous. Who will pay the price for populist economics in the end? Inflation is coming again next year. It feels a bit late to get on the DOGE train now. Buckle up, the volatility has just begun—this is not an exaggeration.

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ChainBrain

· 5h ago

The collapse of dollar credit means it's our turn next; Powell's move directly exposes the paper tiger. With so many operations, things are getting more and more chaotic. Can political economy save the US? The employment data dropped by 70%, the recession is really coming. The rise in gold and silver is a signal; there's no escaping the gold safe-haven strategy. Who is Trump cutting the leeks from this time? Macroeconomics definitely needs close attention; the market has just started to move. I suspect that dollar devaluation might actually be a boon for the crypto world. The post-pandemic dividends are gone; time to rethink and pivot. Playing political games at a high level, small investors are truly speechless. I give a five-star rating to the phrase "fasten your seatbelt."

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 5h ago

The news that Powell was summoned is truly absurd; even renovation overruns can be linked to political struggles. The independence of the Federal Reserve is probably going to become a joke. Trump's move this time was indeed ruthless, but the economic logic behind it is becoming more and more ridiculous. As soon as the employment data was released, I knew a risk-off rally was coming; gold is already signaling. Are you still trying to catch the trend? A 580,000-job increase? Down 70% compared to last year? This number makes me doubt that the post-pandemic dividends have already faded. Regarding the dollar's creditworthiness, this is really something that holders of the currency should think about carefully. Market volatility is just beginning; those still bottom-fishing are true warriors. The promised rate cut dominance was forcibly intervened by the White House; the Federal Reserve has truly become a pawn this time. Risk assets need to be approached with caution. I now just want to stockpile gold and stablecoins; everything else is just fleeting.

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