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Bitcoin Is Breaking From Stock Rally for First Time in a Decade

The S&P 500 has climbed more than 16% in 2025, while Bitcoin is down 3% — the first time since 2014 that stocks have rallied while the token is down, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

The S&P 500 has climbed more than 16% in 2025, while Bitcoin is down 3% — the first time since 2014 that stocks have rallied while the token is down, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 2:10 PM
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Bitcoin Is Set for First Yearly Split From Stocks in Decade

The S&P 500 has climbed more than 16% in 2025, while Bitcoin is down 3% — the first time since 2014 that stocks have rallied while the token is down, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

The S&P 500 has climbed more than 16% in 2025, while Bitcoin is down 3% — the first time since 2014 that stocks have rallied while the token is down, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 2:10 PM
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Ukraine Attacks Another Russian Oil Refinery and Small Port

Ukraine said it attacked a Rosneft PJSC oil refinery and a small port on Russia’s Azov Sea coast, adding to a wave of strikes that are becoming costly for Moscow and its petroleum industry.

Ukraine said it attacked a Rosneft PJSC oil refinery and a small port on Russia’s Azov Sea coast, adding to a wave of strikes that are becoming costly for Moscow and its petroleum industry.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 2:09 PM
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Polish Lawmakers Fail to Overturn Veto on Crypto Assets Bill

Polish lawmakers failed to overturn a veto on a bill regulating digital assets, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s attempts to regulate a sector he says has been a conduit for Russia’s subterfuge in the European Union nation.

Polish lawmakers failed to overturn a veto on a bill regulating digital assets, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s attempts to regulate a sector he says has been a conduit for Russia’s subterfuge in the European Union nation.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 5, 2:03 PM
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Investors are worrying about potential spillover from surging Japanese bond yields. Here’s a breakdown of what matters.

Rising Japanese bond yields, coupled with the expectation that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again later this month for the first time since January, has breathed new life into a Wall Street boogeyman.

Rising Japanese bond yields, coupled with the expectation that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again later this month for the first time since January, has breathed new life into a Wall Street boogeyman.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Dec 5, 2:02 PM
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Europe’s fateful moment

The EU faces a historic choice: whether or not to unlock frozen Russian assets and save the Ukrainian war effort.

The EU faces a historic choice: whether or not to unlock frozen Russian assets and save the Ukrainian war effort
Financial Times • Dec 5, 2:00 PM
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Hassett Backs Call for Fed Presidents to Have Lived in Districts

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett backed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s call for a new residency requirement in the appointment of presidents of Federal Reserve banks.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett backed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s call for a new residency requirement in the appointment of presidents of Federal Reserve banks.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 5, 1:48 PM
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Hassett Backs Call for Fed Presidents to Come From Districts

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett backed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s call for a new residency requirement in the appointment of presidents of Federal Reserve banks.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett backed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s call for a new residency requirement in the appointment of presidents of Federal Reserve banks.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 5, 1:48 PM
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Buy every dip? How pro hodlers blend surgical DCA with rules-based crypto buys

Pros don’t “ape the dip” on gut feel; they predefine their allocation, let rules-based systems do the buying and use DCA-style flows as part of a disciplined, data-driven execution plan.

Pros don’t “ape the dip” on gut feel; they predefine their allocation, let rules-based systems do the buying and use DCA-style flows as part of a disciplined, data-driven execution plan.
Cointelegraph - Altcoin News • Dec 5, 1:38 PM
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Irish Lender Permanent TSB Opens Door to Reintroducing Bonuses

Permanent TSB Group Holdings Plc has reached an agreement with unions to increase pay next year and will enter negotiation about reintroducing bonuses for its staffers.

Permanent TSB Group Holdings Plc has reached an agreement with unions to increase pay next year and will enter negotiation about reintroducing bonuses for its staffers.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 1:37 PM
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US Ambassador Slams EU Tech Rules as Musk’s X Hit With Fine

President Donald Trump’s envoy to the European Union accused the bloc of unfairly targeting American tech giants moments before it penalized Elon Musk’s X social media network for violating a content law the White House hates.

President Donald Trump’s envoy to the European Union accused the bloc of unfairly targeting American tech giants moments before it penalized Elon Musk’s X social media network for violating a content law the White House hates.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 5, 1:25 PM
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Abu Dhabi Fund Blocks $800 Million Private-Equity Asset Shuffle

A Houston-based private equity firm was stopped in its tracks when an investor cried foul as it tried to sell one of its assets to itself, one of the first times such a dispute has spilled into public view.

A Houston-based private equity firm was stopped in its tracks when an investor cried foul as it tried to sell one of its assets to itself, one of the first times such a dispute has spilled into public view.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 1:24 PM
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EQT, PAI Among Bidders for €2 Billion Insurance Broker Global

Private equity firms EQT AB, PAI Partners and Stone Point have been shortlisted in the bidding for German insurance brokerage Global Group, people familiar with the matter said.

Private equity firms EQT AB, PAI Partners and Stone Point have been shortlisted in the bidding for German insurance brokerage Global Group, people familiar with the matter said.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 1:17 PM
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Hawksmoor CEO Will Beckett on 2026 UK Holiday Table Bookings

Despite concerns in the economy, a small number of restaurant businesses, including Hawksmoor, are bucking the British consumer trend, says Will Beckett, CEO and Co-Founder of Hawksmoor.

Despite concerns in the economy, a small number of restaurant businesses, including Hawksmoor, are bucking the British consumer trend, says Will Beckett, CEO and Co-Founder of Hawksmoor. He said the British steakhouse chain already has about 60,000 holiday bookings in the run-up to Christmas. Becket joined Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche on "The Pulse" on November 21. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 1:14 PM
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Putin and Modi Deepen Ties in New Delhi

The partnership between Putin and Modi is widening beyond defense and energy, even as the US ramps up pressure on New Delhi to distance itself from Moscow.

The partnership between Putin and Modi is widening beyond defense and energy, even as the US ramps up pressure on New Delhi to distance itself from Moscow. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 5, 1:04 PM