2025-12-07 22:20:48

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent just dropped some interesting numbers on the state of the US economy. Speaking recently, he painted a rosier picture than many expected—calling the current situation "better than we thought" and projecting GDP could hit 3% growth before 2025 wraps up.

He also mentioned the administration's frustration with negative press coverage, pointing out that real incomes have actually climbed roughly 1%. The gap between perception and reality seems to be a sticking point for policymakers right now.

For crypto markets, stronger-than-expected economic data often influences Fed policy and risk appetite—worth keeping on your radar.

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CryptoDouble-O-Seven

· 2025-12-10 17:29

Hey, trying to fool us with 3% GDP? Actual income only increased by 1%, this data is pretty tricky.

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ImpermanentSage

· 2025-12-10 17:01

Actual income increased by 1%? Why does this number feel different from the experience in my wallet...

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MemeEchoer

· 2025-12-09 16:49

3% growth? Wake up, it's just printing money.

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NftRegretMachine

· 2025-12-07 22:50

Same old rhetoric, 3% GDP? It’s ridiculous to believe you.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 2025-12-07 22:48

3% growth? That's just talk, real income only increased by 1%... the gap is ridiculous.

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SignatureLiquidator

· 2025-12-07 22:46

Yeah, it sounds nice, but has the money actually been credited, everyone?

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 2025-12-07 22:41

LOL, the Fed says "better than expected," and we in crypto listen even more closely than retail investors, afraid to miss the next wave of getting rekt. Real income up 1%? The coins in my wallet are down 50%. I can't do that math. --- Bessent's latest promotion is basically "3% imagination," with actual income up 1%. Where did the difference go, folks? --- Here we go again: good economic data = risk assets pump = time for us to jump in and get dumped on. This playbook is way too familiar. --- With 3% GDP growth, my altcoins are still lingering in negative infinity. So this is what they call market efficiency? --- Media talking bad? Bro, look at the coin prices. They're more painful than your PR crisis.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 2025-12-07 22:34

Bragging again? When it comes to 3% growth, we still have to see how the Fed plays its hand.

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PonziWhisperer

· 2025-12-07 22:33

Bragging again, 3% growth? Let's wait and see.

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MemeCurator

· 2025-12-07 22:31

3% growth? That's just talk. Actual income only increased by 1%. The gap is ridiculous.