Inflation Bows Out, Markets Flutter: Tariffs Loom

The stock and crypto markets stood on the edge of their seats on February 13, listening to the latest US inflation report, as January numbers decided to take a polite bow and retreat, like a dragon learning to curtsy before the auditors.

the stock market has climbed to record highs, while Bitcoin and most altcoins languish in a bear market.

One reason for this discrepancy is that the markets have had several major moving parts in the past few months. The stock market has been driven by the ongoing AI boom, while the crypto market crash has been exacerbated by elevated risks, including geopolitical tensions in Iran.

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2026-02-13 17:34