US stocks fell across the board on Tuesday, with the Dow logging its longest losing streak since 1978, down about 0.6% for nine consecutive days. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also declined, as investors awaited a likely 0.25% rate cut from the Fed amid persistent inflation concerns.Retail sales rose 0.7% in November, exceeding expectations, while Nvidia shares dropped over 1%, continuing a decline of more than 10% from their November peak. Bitcoin prices briefly surpassed $108,000 before retreating to just above $106,500.
