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S&P 500 slips as inflation sparks tech sell‑off
The S&P 500 gave up its record high on Tuesday, ending a chip rally and triggering a tech sell‑off after inflation data came in hotter than expected. While the Nasdaq fell, ending its 12‑day winning s
Qualcomm Falls 13% as Chip Sector Pulls Back
After a record‑high AI‑driven rally lifted the semiconductor sector, chip makers slumped Tuesday as hotter‑than‑expected inflation data and rising oil prices from the Iran conflict pushed investors in
AI super rally has retail investors acting the most aggressive since trading frenzy during Covid
Retail investors are snapping up call options on tech stocks at a pace not seen since the pandemic‑era rally, pushing the Cboe “Mag 10” and Nasdaq‑100 call markets to record highs. The surge, echoed b
US Household Debt Hits Record Amid Rising Inflation
US household debt has surged to a historic peak as inflation continues to climb, tightening family budgets. While overall debt rises, credit‑card balances have slipped, and consumers are turning to a
Iran Conflict Drives U.S. Inflation to 3.8% in April
U.S. inflation surged to a three‑year high in April as the Iran‑Israel conflict choked the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $118 and driving gasoline to $4.50 a gallon. The CPI rose 3.8% ye
Bitcoin climbs to $80,800 as Nasdaq narrows loss
U.S. markets steadied after a turbulent session, with the Nasdaq trimming its loss to 0.7% and the S&P 500 slipping modestly from record highs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged past $80,000, pushing its domi
Bitcoin digests highest US CPI since 2023 as Fed rate hike woes return
After Iran‑related Strait closures had driven Bitcoin down to $76k, the cryptocurrency rebounded to near $81k as the U.S. CPI rose 3.8% YoY, driven by an 18% jump in energy prices tied to the US‑Iran
Bitcoin may avoid historic bear market losses as ETF flows grow, says analyst
Bitcoin’s market is being buoyed by a surge of institutional demand: spot ETFs have attracted over $59 billion in net inflows and corporate treasuries have added nearly 179 k BTC, while early‑bull sig
CPI Rises to 3.8% in April as War Boosts Energy Costs
April’s CPI surged to a 3.8% annual gain, the fastest since May 2023, as war‑related disruptions in the Middle East—especially Iran’s repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz—pushed energy costs high
Hot inflation data pours cold water on Federal Reserve rate cut hopes
April’s CPI rose 0.6% month‑over‑month and 3.8% year‑over‑year, beating forecasts and prompting the Federal Reserve to likely keep rates unchanged through the year. The hotter‑than‑expected data dragg
Senate Unveils CLARITY Exempting Bitcoin, Ethereum
The Senate Banking Committee unveiled the CLARITY Act draft, a bipartisan effort that would lock Bitcoin and Ethereum out of SEC jurisdiction after Jan 1 2026 and introduce a 60‑day auto‑certification
Bitcoin Down 36% From Peak, ETFs Boost Price Floor
Bitcoin’s current bear market is only a 36% pull‑back from its $126k peak, a shallower dip than past cycles. Analysts credit a new structural floor from ETF inflows and corporate treasuries, though so
U.S. consumer inflation seen rising further in April amid Iran war
April’s CPI data shows a solid 0.6% monthly rise, pushing the annual inflation rate to 3.7% – the highest in over two years. The uptick is driven by higher gasoline and diesel costs after a surge in o
Crypto markets stalls before inflation data as XRP, SOL rebuffed from key price levels
After earlier reports linked Iran’s Hormuz closures and Trump’s legal battles to a Bitcoin dip near $76k, the market now sees Bitcoin holding $80k‑$82k, though the rally is pausing ahead of a CPI read
Bakkt pivots into stablecoin infrastructure as revenue tumbles 77% in Q1
Bakkt’s Q1 earnings revealed a 77% revenue plunge, prompting the firm to accelerate a strategic pivot toward stablecoin infrastructure. The company sealed an AI‑payments acquisition, partnered with Zo
Bitcoin Falls to $80,800 After Trump Comment
Bitcoin slipped about 1% to $80,800 but stayed above Tom Lee’s $76k support, keeping the bull market alive. Ether fell 2% as oil surged to $107 and the dollar index nudged higher after Trump’s ominous
Analysts See AI Buildout Echoing 1999 Dot‑Com Surge
Analysts say the surge in semiconductor stocks mirrors the hype‑driven boom of 1999 when a new technology’s rollout sparked speculative excess before the dot‑com crash. The comparison suggests AI‑driv
Labor unions say crypto bill endangers retirement
Labor unions, led by the AFL‑CIO and joined by major teachers and public‑employee groups, have warned that a forthcoming Senate crypto bill could destabilize retirement savings for millions of workers
Bitcoin funding rates turn positive: Is BTC rally to $85K next?
Bitcoin’s funding rate turned positive, hitting 6% as traders briefly showed bullish confidence, yet net outflows from spot ETFs and cautious options pricing kept the market wary. Meanwhile, miners ar
Circle stock rallies 15% as Wall Street sees further upside in stablecoin adoption
Circle’s stock surged 15% after a strong Q1 earnings beat and a $222 million ARC token pre‑sale, bolstering its USDC stablecoin momentum. Analysts are broadly bullish, setting price targets up to $243
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