Monday dropped another heavy stat—U.S. manufacturing just logged its ninth straight month in contraction territory. That widely-tracked index isn't exactly painting a rosy picture, throwing a bundle of mixed signals about where the economy's actually headed.
And guess who's feeling the heat? Trump's "made-in-America" agenda is now under serious scrutiny. Nine months of decline doesn't scream success when you've built your platform on bringing production back home. The pressure's mounting for the administration to show tangible results, not just campaign rhetoric.
What makes this particularly interesting: the data's contradictory. Some sectors show resilience while others keep sliding. Makes you wonder if we're witnessing structural shifts rather than temporary bumps. For anyone watching macro trends—whether you're in traditional markets or digital assets—this manufacturing slump matters. Economic contraction tends to ripple through risk assets, and that includes crypto.
The real question now: can policy changes reverse this trajectory, or are we staring at deeper systemic issues that campaign promises can't fix?
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TopBuyerForever
· 12-01 22:20
Nine months of consecutive falls, it seems that there are really no new developments in American manufacturing.
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Short positions have another reason to show off, no wonder the recent macro data is looking worse and worse.
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So, with this level of governance through rhetoric, it would be better to just go All in crypto.
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Whether it's structural recession or cyclical fluctuation, I can't tell, but I can hear the sound of the coin price plummeting.
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Manufacturing is collapsing, and interest rate hikes are hard to reduce; this game of chess really can't be played anymore, right?
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Not just nine months, it feels endless, a full-blown recession is inevitable.
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NFTArchaeologist
· 12-01 22:14
Nine months of continuous fall, the "Made in America" slogan feels a bit awkward now...
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So no matter how loudly the policies are shouted, it’s all in vain; the data will speak for itself.
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This wave of the crypto market is likely going to suffer along with the manufacturing sector, risk assets really find it hard to escape.
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What I’m curious about is whether this is a cyclical recession or a structural problem? It feels different.
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Mixed signals are the most bothersome; this is what the market fears the most.
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The manufacturing sector has fallen for nine months; it feels like the economy isn’t that glamorous anymore.
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Can policy reform save us? It doesn’t feel very optimistic...
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AirdropFreedom
· 12-01 22:05
Nine months of continuous decline, the dream of made in America is a bit difficult.
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The manufacturing train is really slowing down, we need to think about whether it's a structural issue or just the way it is.
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What happened to the promised industry relocation? The data is slapping us in the face.
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The encryption sector is really tied to the macro economy, contraction means we need to be cautious.
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Can policy save us? I think it's unlikely.
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The mixed signals are the most heartbreaking, it's hard to see where we are going next.
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Nine months... the rhetoric and reality are too far apart.
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Risk assets are going to suffer, the crypto world is just watching.
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Some zones can still hold up, while others are continuing to rot, that's the strangest part.
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Systemic issues are coming, and they can't be changed just by talking.
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CoconutWaterBoy
· 12-01 22:04
Nine months of continuous falls, the story of made in America can't be told anymore...
Once the manufacturing industry collapses, the crypto world will immediately be shaken... Where is the structural resilience that was promised?
Can policy save this time? I think it's doubtful.
Monday dropped another heavy stat—U.S. manufacturing just logged its ninth straight month in contraction territory. That widely-tracked index isn't exactly painting a rosy picture, throwing a bundle of mixed signals about where the economy's actually headed.
And guess who's feeling the heat? Trump's "made-in-America" agenda is now under serious scrutiny. Nine months of decline doesn't scream success when you've built your platform on bringing production back home. The pressure's mounting for the administration to show tangible results, not just campaign rhetoric.
What makes this particularly interesting: the data's contradictory. Some sectors show resilience while others keep sliding. Makes you wonder if we're witnessing structural shifts rather than temporary bumps. For anyone watching macro trends—whether you're in traditional markets or digital assets—this manufacturing slump matters. Economic contraction tends to ripple through risk assets, and that includes crypto.
The real question now: can policy changes reverse this trajectory, or are we staring at deeper systemic issues that campaign promises can't fix?