Oct. 6, 2025

Bitcoin Hits $125K (Plus Data Centers Are All The Rage)

Bitcoin Hits $125K (Plus Data Centers Are All The Rage)

Online holiday spending expected to grow 5.3% to $253.4 billion, a slowdown from last year's 8.7% growth. Mortgage rates barely budging at 6.34% as government shutdown delays loan approvals and economic data. Ohio lawmaker introduces bill giving tax credits to employers who pay $1,000 bonuses to employees who get married. OpenAI reviewing hundreds of proposals for Stargate data centers as Americans embrace nuclear power for AI infrastructure. Chart Industries shareholders approve $13.6 billion Baker Hughes acquisition after competitive bidding war. Fifteen states including Texas, Florida, and Arizona now have more housing inventory than pre-pandemic levels. Bitcoin reaches $125,700, setting new all-time high just $1,200 above August record. And American Airlines stops using metal bag sizers at gates to enhance boarding process.

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