WallSt Focus

Bitcoin (BTC) surged on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since mid-November as a powerful mix of forced liquidations, renewed institutional inflows, and easing inflation data reignited bullish momentum across the crypto market.

U.S. stocks pulled back on Wednesday as Wall Street digested a fresh wave of big bank earnings alongside delayed economic data releases, while geopolitical tensions added another layer of caution to trading.

Intel (INTC) shares popped on Tuesday after a major Wall Street upgrade highlighted growing confidence in the chipmaker’s turnaround, driven by surging data center demand tied to AI and meaningful improvements in its long-troubled manufacturing business.

U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors digested a cooler-than-expected inflation report while the first wave of big bank earnings kicked off the fourth-quarter reporting season.

Bitcoin (BTC) rose at the start of the week after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowed to resist a renewed pressure campaign from President Trump, a move that rattled traditional markets while offering fresh support to digital assets viewed as alternatives to government-controlled money.

U.S. stocks were choppy on Monday as the market stepped back from record highs. Investors grappled with renewed concerns over Federal Reserve independence after the Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell.

The U.S. labor market ended 2025 on a low note, with employers adding just 50,000 jobs in December, underscoring a year marked by slow hiring and growing uncertainty about economic momentum.