Which of the four major states in the United States will experience explosive growth next year? Location is about power, not geography. Happy Tuesday, friends in the community! I just returned from San Francisco, where a dinner conversation sparked a discussion about investments, focusing on which state will see explosive growth in 2026. Several states were mentioned—Florida, New York, California. But I firmly support Texas, and here are the reasons you should pay attention to. The foundation has already been laid. Data reveals a fact that most people overlook: GDP growth rate ranks second in the nation. Number of Fortune 1000 headquarters ranks second in the nation. Median home prices among major states (New York, California, Florida, Texas) are the lowest. But this is just the basic condition. What is happening beneath the surface is far more interesting. AI infrastructure construction that everyone overlooks. While everyone is focused on the application layer and chip manufacturers, a crucial bottleneck is forming: data center capacity. Training and running large language models require a massive amount of power—most states simply cannot provide this power on a large scale. Texas can. The state has built a unique energy mix that other regions cannot match: oil, solar, natural gas, and nuclear power, along with ample cheap land and crucial deregulation policies that allow for quick deployment. While California is still discussing approval processes and the Northeast is patching up aging power grids, Texas is building the infrastructure to power AI innovations for the next decade. The secondary effects that no one talks about. Here comes the interesting part: building data centers and energy infrastructure requires a huge workforce. We are talking about thousands of construction jobs, operational positions, and support services, all of which pay far above average wages. This creates a virtuous cycle: high-paying jobs → disposable income → economic growth → more companies relocating → more job opportunities. Texas is not only benefiting from the AI boom; it is creating a lasting economic expansion that will continue to grow over time. What this means for you. Whether you are in corporate sales, consumer goods, or financial services, Texas's customer base is rapidly expanding, and not just in terms of quantity, but also in quality. The influx of high-paying tech and energy workers is fundamentally changing the economic landscape of the state. If Texas is not already part of your development plans for 2026, it should be added now. The question is not whether your competitors will be there, but whether you can get there first.
The purchasing power of the American people is indeed strong. The ticket prices for the World Cup have been released, and they are many times more expensive than the last World Cup in Qatar, and they sold out immediately [cute]
Welcome Tristan Harris, who was a design ethicist at Google and the main writer of the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma." He is also a co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, which provides advice to policymakers, tech leaders, and the public on the risks of artificial intelligence and algorithmic manipulation!
Jobs often said that Silicon Valley is too wealthy, so they don't allow the construction of signal towers, resulting in poor signal. People often say that mobile phone signals in the United States are bad. Let me explain: the hallmark of top communities in the U.S. is poor mobile phone signals. This is because wealthy people have large houses and occupy large areas, preferring open views around them. Mobile signal towers are considered an eyesore. For example, the mobile signal in Palo Alto, the center of the universe Silicon Valley, is very poor [允悲] $BNB $BTC $ETH
Last week, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins visited the New York Stock Exchange to share his vision for revitalizing the American market as the country approaches its 250th anniversary. His speech once again emphasized the importance of maintaining the global leadership of the U.S. public markets. During the visit, Chairman Atkins met with NYSE market maker trading department head Peter Jach to personally understand how brokers support the world's most innovative companies going public. We sincerely appreciate Chairman Atkins' visit and his commitment to strengthening the integrity and competitiveness of the U.S. market. $BNB $BTC $ETH
Expectations of the bank regarding the Federal Reserve's decision Morgan Stanley Now expects rate cuts in December, January, and April to reach 3.0-3.25%. · The statement indicates that risk management reductions have been completed. · Several divergences are expected. · No significant changes in dots. J.P. Morgan Also expects "hawkish cuts". · The statement hints at future reductions being lessened. · Dot plot: 3.4% (2026), 3.1% (2027), potentially higher in the long run. · Future: Final layoffs to occur in January next year. Bank of America Expects to lower rates by 25 basis points and take balance sheet actions. · The statement raises the threshold for further cuts. · About three splits are expected. · Next cuts: June and July. Deutsche Bank Indicates that stronger growth combined with sticky inflation means a cautious stance on more cuts. · The statement will take a tougher position. · Dots align with 3.4% (2026) and 3.1% (2028). · Next clipping time: September. UBS Group Sees a vast majority supporting a 25 basis point rate cut. · Reports may shift to balance risks, but not the benchmark. · About 2+ dissenting opinions expected, mainly from Musalem and Schmidt. · Inflation forecast slightly lower; dots similar to September. Powell may emphasize data dependence and a closer to neutral stance. Commercial Banks Expect to lower rates by 25 basis points, but many differences may arise. Powell may combine cuts with hawkish messaging. · Only one cut remains before the end of his term; starting in June, under the new chairman, more easing policies will be implemented. Goldman Sachs Supports cutting rates due to a weak labor market. · The statement may emphasize a higher threshold for future cuts. · Forecast revision: higher GDP, slightly lower inflation. CITI Expects to implement tough cuts. · Dots largely unchanged. Powell does not rule out the possibility of cuts in January or March but will avoid dovish tones. Wells Freight Expects the Federal Reserve to continue moving towards a more neutral stance. · Dot plot: 3.4% in 2026, 3.1% in 2027-28, and 3.0% in the long term. · The statement may see 3-4 dissenting opinions; softer guidance. · Outlook: 25 basis point cuts in the first and second quarters. $BNB $BTC $ETH
I am honored to receive an invitation to a dinner gathering at the home of a Wall Street master. I studied his trading memoirs twenty years ago and never expected to have the fortune to attend a family banquet. Upon receiving the address, I found out that his home has a standalone house in Manhattan with a yard... I plan to ask about the macro economy next year, the new mayor of New York, etc. [smiling without speaking]
In Texas these days, I visited the Starbase and saw a large number of data centers, power plants, and new airports under construction. The return of the manufacturing industry in the United States is incredibly strong. There is a huge rocket manufacturing base at the Starbase, and it takes a long time to drive around. Next to it is a seaport, with two rocket recovery towers, and in the future, trips to Mars will start from here. It is entirely driven by the private economy, and the land prices here have increased about 30 times in the past ten years, the space economy is impressive. At the base, there are Cybertrucks as far as the eye can see, and many places in the parking lot have signs saying only Cybertrucks can park [laughing without speaking]. On the way to Starbase, you can see a huge sculpture of Musk, and RWA that caricatures his image, Dogecoin, and large Ad Astra slogans (Latin for 'to space') on several major murals [sad but true]. Although everything is free to visit without any checks, just a few hundred meters away is the border between the United States and Mexico, where border patrol officers can occasionally be seen [cute]. $BNB $BTC $ETH
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission holds regular meetings of the Investor Advisory Committee. Following the Sunshine Act notice, the agenda includes a draft proposal on disclosing the impact of artificial intelligence on operations; a hearing on asset tokenization; and the goals for continuing reform and innovation next year[good]
The Wall Street experts' in-depth analysis of the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy for next year: The market continues to feel reassured by the idea that any rate cuts that the Federal Reserve, under Powell's leadership, is reluctant to make could be forcefully pushed by presumed Fed chair nominee Kevin Hassett. However, for various reasons, this situation is not entirely clear. The level of disagreement among members at the Fed's December meeting (when some dissent may arise) occurs at a level of policy interest rates that most Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members consider to be restrictive (although they may differ on the extent of restriction). With each rate cut, we get closer to the neutral interest rate level that the majority of members expect... In fact, after this month's rate cut, we will be close enough to the neutral rate that the threshold for further adjustments will naturally rise. Therefore, the question is whether there is enough support to bring the policy rate down to stimulating levels? Based on current evidence, it is difficult to support this view unless the labor market worsens significantly—because current potential inflation is close to 3%, the economic growth outlook is strong, and financial conditions are loose. Moreover, if the labor market improves next year... Considering the fiscal and monetary stimulus measures currently in place, this scenario is not unreasonable... And if inflation remains sticky as expected due to the ongoing pass-through of tariffs (and limited labor supply)... I find it hard to imagine how the new Fed chair could garner enough support for further rate cuts if macroeconomic data does not support it. From the composition of the committee, let's assume in the most dovish scenario that Cook, Powell, and Barr leave the board, replaced by Hassett and two other dovish members. The remaining permanent voting members are Williams, Jefferson, Bowman, Waller, and Milan. Assuming Hassett, Milan, and the two new Trump appointees vote for a rate cut, regardless of economic data, they still lack two votes. Bowman and Waller are trusted central bank officials who are unlikely to support dovish policies without sufficient reason. If Cook and Barr remain on the board, then the new Fed chair's ability to push for dovish policies will be further limited. The rotation mechanism for regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents means that Harmack and Logan will rotate in as voting members next year, and they are among the committee's most hawkish members. They may oppose inappropriate dovish policies, as will Jefferson and Barr. In summary, this means that Bowman, Waller, Williams, Jefferson, Barr, Logan, and Harmack will all be committed to ensuring that the Fed's policies align with a reasonable interpretation of economic data. These seven members constitute 7 out of the 12 voting committee members... Therefore, regardless of the chair's views, if the data does not support a rate cut, it will not happen. The next focus is that Hassett himself is a highly reputable and experienced economist. However, he is politically aligned with President Trump, so the market naturally assumes he will implement the loose monetary policy that the government has long advocated. The issue here is not credibility, but whether the central bank can maintain political independence. In any case, the new Fed chair needs to build consensus to effectively implement loose policies. Even if we assume that the policy rate will drop to neutral levels next year... Any actions beyond that will depend on the current economic data (as mentioned), as well as the level of neutral interest rates. If the actual neutral rate is 1%, and inflation reaches the target level, then a reasonable estimate of the neutral rate is 3%. However, potential inflation is currently running between 2.75% and 3.0%, which suggests that the policy rate may already be close to or even below the nominal neutral rate (3.75%). Even if we assume the actual neutral rate drops to 0%... and keep potential inflation at 2.75%... even an effective dovish Fed chair has relatively limited room for rate cuts without risking a resurgence of inflation, especially with the terminal rate expectations remaining in a narrow range of 3-3.25% in recent months. As I mentioned last week, this is not to deny the possibility of rate cuts in the face of weak macroeconomic prospects, but rather to emphasize that in the context of economic growth, labor market improvements, and high inflation, it is not easy for the new Fed chair to simply adopt a dovish stance.
Polls show that half of Canadians want to move to the United States, while the other half are too poor to afford the move. Ottawa—A new national poll reveals a startling divide: 50% of Canadians want to relocate to the U.S., while another 50% admit they would like to go but can't even afford the gas to make the journey. Experts say this result reflects the "Trudeau-Carney legacy economy," a unique Canadian model: two consecutive Liberal prime ministers have managed to make housing prices in Canada soar faster than Housing Minister Sean Fraser can create new synonyms for "crisis." The report states, "Trudeau spent eight years making everyone poor. Carney just completed the job with banker-level efficiency." Respondents cited the freedoms, low taxes, and the astonishing experience of being able to buy groceries without loans as their main reasons for wanting to escape Canada. Meanwhile, those too poor to leave expressed that they "just hope the government doesn't announce any more plans to improve life," as historical experience shows these plans only make things worse. A Liberal spokesperson dismissed the poll, claiming that Canadians are "confused," and stated that a massive financial collapse is actually a sign of "inclusive economic vitality." Reports indicate that Carney is busy crafting a new "prosperity action plan," which insiders describe as "print more money and then pray for rain."
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has lowered the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, in line with market expectations. The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously approved this decision and also unanimously decided to maintain a 'neutral' stance. This action by the Reserve Bank of India comes against the backdrop of global trade fluctuations and the depreciation of the rupee, with the Indian rupee recently falling below the 90 mark against the US dollar. After the rupee's decline, the Reserve Bank of India cut interest rates, increased liquidity, and revised India's GDP growth forecast upwards to 7.3% (The Times of India). The Times of India After the rupee's decline, the Reserve Bank of India cut interest rates, increased liquidity, and revised India's GDP growth forecast upwards to 7.3%. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India stated at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting: Repo rate cut, stance unchanged. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India unanimously voted to lower the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%. This breaks the trend of maintaining rates steady for two consecutive meetings. The Reserve Bank of India also maintained a 'neutral' stance, with most comments from Governor Sanjay Malhotra implying uncertainty in the global economy. GDP Growth Forecast The Reserve Bank of India has revised its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year upwards to 7.3%, citing stronger-than-expected economic growth momentum. This is a significant increase from the 6.8% forecast made at the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting. Inflation Outlook The Reserve Bank of India has also revised downwards the consumer price index (CPI) inflation forecast for the fiscal year 2026 to 2.0%, from the previous forecast of 2.6%, reflecting a faster-than-expected cooling in prices. The inflation rate is expected to be 0.6% in the third quarter, 2.9% in the fourth quarter, rising to 3.9% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, and slightly increasing to 4.0% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027. Monetary Liquidity Measures At the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the Reserve Bank of India is closely monitoring the rupee exchange rate. Given that the rupee recently touched the 90 mark against the US dollar, the Reserve Bank of India has taken several measures to stabilize the local currency exchange rate. The Reserve Bank of India announced a $5 billion three-year dollar/rupee swap agreement and plans to purchase government bonds worth 1 trillion rupees through open market operations. Measures to Improve Banking Ecosystem The Reserve Bank of India will launch a nationwide initiative for two months starting January 1 to address customer complaints and strengthen its consumer complaint handling mechanism.
The Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority has approved the use of Ripple's dollar stablecoin in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial district. Earlier this year, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) also authorized the use of Circle's USDC and EURC stablecoins.
November 29 is Saturday, the People's Bank held a meeting over the weekend to issue a document aimed at combating virtual currency. The timing was very precise, just after the end of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, traders returned and began preparing to open the market... Bitcoin plummeted in response [surprised]
In recent years, the significant decline in real estate prices at Dongda proves how smart it is for wealthy people in Europe and America not to buy houses for 'investment'... I used to advise domestic friends not to buy houses, but they didn't listen to my advice [sweatingR]
What do you think about North Carolina? Charlotte, as the second largest financial center in the United States, has even had a bank in Charlotte acquire Silicon Valley Bank. Why do we rarely see discussions among Chinese people?