📈 Stocks / Finance

Markets Slip After Inflation Data and Bank Outlook

The Street

U.S. stocks fell after a December inflation report and cautious guidance from JPMorgan. Tech and financial stocks led losses, pulling down the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq as investors weighed interest rate expectations and upcoming tariff decisions.

Intel Jumps After Analyst Upgrade on AI and Manufacturing Gains

Yahoo Finance

Intel shares rose over 7% after an analyst upgrade pointing to strong demand from AI data centers and real progress in chip manufacturing. Improved production, near sold-out server chips, and potential Apple deals boosted investor confidence.

Apple Ties Up With Google to Boost AI in 2026

Nasdaq

Apple partnered with Google to power future Apple Intelligence features using Gemini AI. The deal could strengthen Apple’s Services growth, but the stock remains expensive and faces tough AI competition, leading analysts to suggest waiting for a better entry point.

🪙 Crypto

Draft U.S. Crypto Bill Could Put XRP, Solana, Dogecoin on Bitcoin’s Level

Yahoo Finance

A draft U.S. Senate bill would give XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin the same legal status as Bitcoin by exempting them from securities rules. This could open the door to wider institutional use, though the bill still faces political debate.

🌎 Global Economy

Eurasia Group Warns U.S. Is Top Global Risk in 2026

Marketplace 

Eurasia Group says U.S. political instability is the biggest global risk in 2026, surpassing China and Russia. Growing uncertainty in U.S. leadership, trade, energy policy, and AI regulation could disrupt the global economy and world order.

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