Trump Win: Destroy Obamacare Jobs?
Market Sizzle: Trading Glitch Chaos, Healthcare Jobs at Risk, Fed's Inflation Fight, Nvidia's AI Chip Leap
Ever heard of marathon bandits? There's a big controversy in the running world. In Miami, "bandit busters" crack down on unregistered runners to keep things fair.
Meanwhile, in San Francisco's Bay to Breakers, costumed bandits run against the flow, turning the race into a wild party.
One side calls it cheating; the other calls it tradition. It's like politics on pavement!
Stocks Plunge in Market Glitch
A technical glitch hit the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, causing chaos. Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class A dropped 99% before trading was halted. The NYSE paused trades to fix the problem and resumed by midday.
The issue was due to a problem with industry-wide price bands, leading to faulty trades. Stocks like Chipotle and Barrick Gold were also affected. The glitch wasn't caused by a cyber attack but by an update to the data system.
Despite the chaos, most stocks quickly bounced back to normal levels. This incident follows recent updates aiming to improve trade finalization times.
Trump Win Threatens Healthcare Jobs
US healthcare spending boosts jobs, but it’s at risk. Over half of new jobs in the past year came from healthcare and social assistance. Many of these jobs stem from patients seeking delayed care due to COVID-19.
Analysts warn Trump’s re-election could change this. During his first term, Trump tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act. If he wins, Medicaid cuts could follow, slowing healthcare job growth.
The healthcare boom also comes from expanded Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment hit a record 21 million in January 2024. However, some experts say the demand for post-pandemic procedures might drop soon.
This puts the future of healthcare jobs in question. If Trump wins, hospitals may cut back hiring in 2025.
Inflation Fears Force Fed Freeze
A top Federal Reserve official, Neel Kashkari, says interest rates should stay high. He warns that lowering rates too soon could hurt US prosperity.
Kashkari explained that Americans dislike high inflation. Some even prefer a recession over rising prices. The Fed aims to keep rates between 5.25% and 5.5% until inflation drops to 2%.
He stressed that the strong economy allows the Fed to wait for more data before changing rates. Although not voting this year, Kashkari's views are influential.
The Fed’s caution comes as inflation remains a concern. High borrowing costs and inflation worry President Biden as he seeks re-election. Despite low unemployment and strong growth, inflation has risen by over 19% since Biden took office.
Kashkari's message is clear: controlling inflation is key to maintaining economic stability.
Nvidia Unveils Revolutionary AI Chips
Nvidia revealed new AI chips, surprising everyone. CEO Jensen Huang called it the start of a "new computing age." These Rubin chips will start shipping in 2026 and promise better power efficiency.
Nvidia's rapid innovation aims to keep it ahead of competitors like AMD and Intel. Recently, Nvidia's market value soared by $350 billion due to strong revenue growth.
Nvidia also announced deals with Asus and MSI for AI-powered PCs. These will support tasks from video editing to running digital assistants.
Nvidia's dominance in AI chips helps them reshape the PC and server markets. Their advancements are seen as the biggest PC industry innovation since the internet's creation.
Quick Sizzles:
EV Sales Surge: Chinese electric vehicle makers, like BYD and NIO, saw record sales in May. BYD's shares rose 5%, NIO's jumped 4%, and Geely's increased by 3.5%. The Chinese government also announced a $1.53 billion subsidy program to encourage car trade-ins.
Spotify Hikes Again: Spotify raised prices for the second time this year. Premium now costs $11.99/month, and shares jumped 5.7%. This follows cost-cutting measures and increased user revenue.
AI Boosts Investments: Asset managers use AI to guide decisions. JPMorgan’s Moneyball tool flags risky moves, while Voya's AI complements human analysts. AI helps find investment opportunities and manage risks.
GameStop Gains on Gill's Bet: GameStop shares surged over 60% after Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, posted a massive stake in the company. Shares later settled 24% higher, highlighting retail investors' enduring interest.
China’s Chip Challenge: SMIC is using domestic tools to make chips, reducing reliance on US technology. This move is part of China’s strategy to become tech self-sufficient amid US sanctions.
Green Cement Breakthrough: In Wales, Material Evolution is building a factory for low-carbon cement. Climate tech startups like this face tough challenges but are crucial for tackling global emissions.
That’s today’s Market Sizzle; Good Trading, Good Life!
I would not follow this guy’s financial advice! A Trump win is good for everyone! Healthcare workers in no way would be effected by a Trump win, that is a foolish and misleading statement. Artificial Intelligence however will. Trump stopped the mandated penalties for not signing up for Obama Care! Obama care was unconstitutional and did not support small business owners like me. Stop pushing false claims that are misleading and inaccurate to say the least! Look at the failing economy and high inflation we have now. People have some responsibility in planning for their healthcare as well as taking care of theirselves. Do you think it’s right to hand out Narcan and clean needles to drug addicts on the back of tax payers? What about all the healthcare being provided for illegal immigrants also on the back of tax payers. If you are suggesting that a Biden win would be better for hard working American citizens then you are delusional. The only people better off under this administration are war fighting Forgien countries and illegal immigrants. Not the Blue collar Americans who pay the majority of the taxes in this country. You need to pull this down for misleading your readers by suggesting this insane accusation. You should be talking about how AI artificial intelligence will effect half of the jobs in the other hand and what they are going to do about that!
The first thing Obama said after passing ACA act (Obamacare) was that it needed a lot of work. At what point do we get real and fix things instead of everything made political and stops us from moving forward.