Thursday Evening Links

[Reuters] Wall St ends up as data suggests inflation may be on downward trend

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Bond Yields Tumble as Traders Dial Back Fed Wagers: Markets Wrap

[Reuters] Bitcoin rises 6% to $19,005

[Reuters] U.S. December deficit quadruples as outlays grow, debt ceiling nears

[CNN] How much should people worry about Covid’s newly-dominant XBB.1.5 variant? Our medical analyst explains

[Bloomberg] US Budget Deficit Hits $421 Billion, Setting Stage for Debt-Limit Fight