2025-12-18 20:25:27

December manufacturing data just came in softer than expected. The index dropped to +1 from a projected +6 and previous month's +8—a notable dip that signals growing headwinds. Production's slipped back into contraction territory, new orders are essentially flatlined, and employment fell back into contraction as well. This kind of economic slowdown typically feeds into broader market sentiment, especially for risk assets. Worth watching as we assess where macro conditions are really headed.

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governance_lurker

· 2025-12-21 20:25

The manufacturing data is so bad... it looks like it's time to buy the dip, right?

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ProposalManiac

· 2025-12-21 17:27

Manufacturing data has been declining all the way, from 8 to 1, this pace... we need to see how the Central Bank will respond next, otherwise risk assets might start to cry. --- Once again, a textbook case of "expectations vs reality", the market pricing mechanism needs to be recalibrated. --- Production, orders, and employment are all retreating, historically, this combination often signals that a turning point is coming. --- The fact that new orders have basically come to a standstill is the most heart-wrenching, indicating that real demand has indeed cooled down, not just inventory adjustments. --- Looking at this data within the framework of macroeconomic regulation, it is a typical "needs policy support" signal, the question is whether to support it and how to support it. --- So now the key is how consensus is formed—does the market digest it itself or wait for signals from the policy side? The game is not over yet. --- The +1 PMI already indicates the problem well; we will see if corporate financing will loosen up afterward.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 2025-12-19 00:48

Manufacturing data is disappointing, now I really need to adjust my portfolio...

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APY_Chaser

· 2025-12-18 20:55

Manufacturing data underperformed again, this is troublesome... risk assets are going to suffer.

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BridgeTrustFund

· 2025-12-18 20:55

The manufacturing data is so strong, it feels like the market is about to have a problem.

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RektHunter

· 2025-12-18 20:55

Manufacturing data is so weak, I should have reduced my holdings earlier... It feels like it's about to collapse.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 2025-12-18 20:43

Manufacturing has dropped the ball again, falling from +8 to +1. This floor price is about to collapse... According to the supply and demand curve, we now have a digital collectible with no liquidity, and we can only watch the valuation evaporate helplessly. It's truly Schrödinger's bull market—when macro data softens, risk assets immediately head to meet Marx. Even Buffett would frown upon this. Production, orders, and employment all collapse across the board, perfectly illustrating what bear market philosophy is all about... Should we clear our positions or buy the dip? That's the question. With these data, even Web3 decentralization can't save my wallet. Everyone, take care.

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ProofOfNothing

· 2025-12-18 20:40

Manufacturing data is so weak, no wonder the crypto market has been sluggish lately...

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