Alternate Visions - Sliding To Recession: Fed Rates, AI Bust, Govt Shutdown & Trump/Xi Trade Talks 10.31.25

Four events of the past week as the US economy slides to recession: Fed cuts rate 2nd time; Won't any more until spring 2026. Govt shutdown will go longer. Jobs picture is much worse than it appears as more companies announce mass layoffs. Financial asset bubbles (S&P, gold, cryptos) continue volatility. Trump's token trade deals with China and So. Korea