Wall Street experienced a pause, breaking a five-day winning streak as major indices closed lower on December 1, 2025.
Bitcoin plunged over 6%, falling below $86,000, shaking crypto-linked and tech stocks.
Investor confidence was rattled, with profit-taking seen in AI leaders like Broadcom.
Market uncertainty grew ahead of the Federal Reserve’s crucial FOMC meeting, causing risk-off sentiment across sectors.
Yet, energy, information technology, and retail stocks showed resilience amid broader losses and market volatility.