@Kalshi_Finance The satellites get the headlines, but spectrum is what can turn coverage into a usable service. If this deal is confirmed, the interesting question is how SpaceX plans to use those licenses—not just how many it owns.
U.S. CONSUMER SENTIMENT FALLS AS INFLATION EXPECTATIONS RISE
University of Michigan consumer sentiment fell to 46.3 in October, missing expectations of 47.8 and declining from 48.1 in September.
The current conditions index plunged to 44.7, well below forecasts of 51.0.
Meanwhile, 1-year inflation expectations rose to 4.7%, while 5-year expectations climbed to 3.5%, signaling persistent inflation concerns among consumers.
- $LITE’s CEO said AI optical-component capacity is effectively sold out through early 2029.
- He expects roughly 70% of demand for some products to remain unmet through 2027.
- Other products could face roughly 30% unmet demand through 2028.
> Securing optical-component capacity is emerging as a key competitive advantage in AI infrastructure expansion.
> $LITE’s earnings growth depends on how quickly capacity expansion and yield improvements increase shipments.
> Long-term sold-out capacity could strengthen pricing power, but investors should track conversion into revenue and margins.