The risk of a U.S. government shutdown remains unresolved, with Trump attributing the stalemate to Democrats, particularly over healthcare funding issues. Despite this political uncertainty, macro assets delivered strong returns in the third quarter. Gold surged by 14%, and global equities saw broad gains. The U.S. fiscal deficit for FY2025 was lower than anticipated, while the dollar strengthened due to resilient economic data and yield re-pricing. In the cryptocurrency sector, market capitalization fell by $30 billion, driven by leveraged liquidations, with Ethereum experiencing increased volatility compared to Bitcoin. Additionally, Tether and Kraken are reportedly engaged in discussions for significant funding rounds, indicating potential strategic expansions.