China's Economic Red Flags, IPO Momentum Returns, and the Big Beautiful Bill

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We kick off the week with a wave of economic signals coming out of China. Exports to the U.S. have plunged, deflation concerns are rising, and trade tensions are still simmering. On the flip side, Beijing is opening rare earth exports to Western automakers, offering a bit of relief to the industry. 🇨🇳📉

Back in the markets, IPO activity is making a comeback. Circle’s explosive debut has sparked renewed energy across crypto and tech, while Omada’s successful listing and Gemini’s confidential filing point to growing investor appetite. 🚀

And in today’s Article of the Day, we break down the Big Beautiful Bill — Trump’s bold new economic package. What’s in it, who gains, and what could it mean for America’s debt and your wallet? 📜

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - June 9th, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

1. Circle’s IPO Makes a Splash on Wall Street 🚀
   The stablecoin issuer priced its IPO above expectations, raising $1.1 billion and debuting on the NYSE with massive volume. Circle’s journey included regulatory hurdles and a failed SPAC merger, but its USDC stablecoin remains second only to Tether. Read More

2. China Offers Rare Earth Reprieve to Auto Giants 🤝
   Beijing is easing export curbs, granting rare earth licenses to U.S. and EU carmakers amid trade tensions. The "green channel" aims to fast-track approvals and prevent production halts for firms like GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Read More

3. China’s Exports Falter Despite Trade Truce 📉
   May exports to the U.S. plunged 34.5%, the sharpest drop since 2020, even as overall exports rose 4.8%. Analysts expect improvements in June as tariff rollbacks take full effect, but tensions remain over rare earth access. Read More

4. Deflation Persists in China Despite Stimulus ❄️
   China’s CPI dropped 0.1% in May for the fourth straight monthly decline, while producer prices plunged 3.3%. Price wars in autos and weak domestic demand are weighing heavily on recovery despite interest rate cuts and RRR easing. Read More

💻 Technology:

1. Qualcomm Acquires Alphawave for AI Data Center Push 💾
   The $2.4 billion cash deal strengthens Qualcomm’s AI and connectivity stack for data centers, complementing past Nuvia acquisition. Alphawave's tech will boost Qualcomm’s custom silicon ambitions as AI infrastructure spending explodes. Read More

2. Gemini Files Confidentially for IPO as Crypto Sentiment Surges 📈
   Founded by the Winklevoss twins, Gemini’s IPO filing follows a string of regulatory wins and Circle’s successful debut. The move positions it as the next major crypto player to go public amid rising institutional demand. Read More

3. Tesla Loses $152 Billion After Musk-Trump Clash ⚡
   Trump’s threats to cancel contracts and cut EV tax credits sent Tesla’s market cap tumbling below $1 trillion. Musk’s fiery response included political attacks and warnings of economic fallout for the EV sector. Read More

4. Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning ID Project Launches in the U.K. 👁️
   World, backed by the OpenAI CEO, is expanding its biometric identity network using iris-scanning “Orbs” to major U.K. cities. Verified users receive WLD tokens and can use World ID for secure, anonymous logins across apps like Reddit and Minecraft. Read More

💹Earnings:

1. DocuSign Drops Despite Earnings Beat 📉
   The e-signature firm surpassed Q1 profit estimates but slashed billings guidance for the year. A $1B buyback was announced, yet shares tumbled over 18% as Wall Street questioned long-term growth. Read More

2. Manchester United Scores Revenue Win Despite League Woes ⚽
   Thanks to a deep Europa League run, revenue jumped 17% to £160.5M, beating estimates. While the club finished 15th in the Premier League, it raised EBITDA guidance and lifted revenue outlook. Read More

3. Brown-Forman Tumbles on Weak Forecast and Demand 📉
   Shares of the Jack Daniel’s maker plunged to an 11-year low after warning of macro uncertainty and softening consumer demand. Q4 sales fell 7% YoY, and management sees continued pressure in FY26. Read More

🔍 The Article of the Day: The Big Beautiful Bill 💸🇺🇸📜

It’s being called everything from a political masterstroke to a fiscal time bomb. The Big Beautiful Bill — Trump’s new economic legislation — is reshaping taxes, slashing green subsidies, and supercharging defense and tech. But what does it really mean for America’s debt, your wallet, and future generations? In today’s featured article, we break down who wins, who pays, and what experts on both sides are saying.

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