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The post U.S. Government Shutdown Likely Ending Between November 12-15, 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: U.S. government shutdown likely ending mid-November, market impact notable. 96% probability the shutdown ends midmonth per Polymarket. Ethereum remains steady despite market fluctuations tied to government actions. A 96% probability has been assigned by Polymarket for the U.S. government shutdown ending between November 12 and 15, 2025, according to their latest data. This development holds significant market implications as Polymarket recorded over $31 million in trading volume for related contracts, indicating strong interest and potential market volatility. Polymarket Predicts Shutdown Resolution and Market Influence The U.S. government shutdown is likely to conclude between November 12-15, 2025. This probability is derived from Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform. It outlines a strong likelihood, leaving a 4% margin for the shutdown extending past November 16. Significant interests are at stake, with Polymarket’s trading volume showing upward of $31 million involved in shutdown-related predictions. This reflects considerable market engagement and capital flow, particularly concerning how these outcomes could affect broader fiscal policy dynamics. As Shayne Coplan, Founder & CEO, Polymarket, stated, “The current market reflects a strong belief that the shutdown will resolve between November 12 and 15, 2025.” While there are no direct statements from key government leaders or crypto figureheads about this potential resolution timeline, Donald Trump’s advocation for ending the shutdown remains a focal consideration in evaluating potential resolutions. Ethereum Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainty Did you know? Despite previous shutdowns causing price disruptions, Ethereum markets exhibit resilience with settled trading activities, reflecting potential confidence in the digital currency realm amid governmental uncertainties. Ethereum (ETH) currently trades at $3,431.39, with a market cap of $414.16 billion. Its trading volume reached $36.44 billion in the last 24 hours, even as its price dropped 5.31% over this period. Recent trends saw the digital asset increase by 3.12% over 7 days but…

The post BlackRock boosts AI and US equity exposure in $185 billion models appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BlackRock is steering $185 billion worth of model portfolios deeper into US stocks and artificial intelligence. The decision came this week as the asset manager adjusted its entire model suite, increasing its equity allocation and dumping exposure to international developed markets. The firm now sits 2% overweight on stocks, after money moved between several of its biggest exchange-traded funds. This wasn’t a slow shuffle. Billions flowed across multiple ETFs on Tuesday as BlackRock executed the realignment. The iShares S&P 100 ETF (OEF) alone brought in $3.4 billion, the largest single-day haul in its history. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) collected $2.3 billion, while the iShares US Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF (DYNF) added nearly $2 billion. The rebalancing triggered swift inflows and outflows that realigned investor exposure on the back of performance data and macroeconomic outlooks. BlackRock raises equities on strong US earnings The model updates come as BlackRock backs the rally in American stocks, fueled by strong earnings and optimism around rate cuts. In an investment letter obtained by Bloomberg, the firm said US companies have delivered 11% earnings growth since the third quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, earnings across other developed markets barely touched 2%. That gap helped push the decision to drop international holdings in favor of American ones. Michael Gates, lead portfolio manager for BlackRock’s Target Allocation ETF model portfolio suite, said the US market is the only one showing consistency in sales growth, profit delivery, and revisions in analyst forecasts. “The US equity market continues to stand alone in terms of earnings delivery, sales growth and sustainable trends in analyst estimates and revisions,” Michael wrote. He added that non-US developed markets lagged far behind, especially when it came to sales. This week’s changes reflect that position. The move was made ahead of the Federal…