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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Fed Rate Cuts: Bigger Economic Problems Ahead
20.9.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter...
Fed Slashes Benchmark Interest Rate by 50bps in First Cut Since 2020
18.9.2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since March 2020. The Sept. 18, 2024 rate cut amounted to 50 basis points (bps), a notably bigger adjustment than many analysts anticipated. According to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press...
In-Depth Study Reveals Stablecoins as Pivotal Players in Global Finance
13.9.2024
As digital economies evolve, stablecoins emerge not just as mere facilitators for crypto trading but as pivotal tools in global financial systems. A comprehensive report by Castle Island Ventures and Brevan Howard Digital, sponsored by Visa, unveils the profound impact of stablecoins on monetary...
Looser Fed policy, global macro trends point to bullish outlook for Bitcoin — Analysts
2.9.2024
Bitcoin may be decoupling from concerns about a US recession and aligning more closely with the US dollar's performance and signs of easing monetary policy, according to ETC Group.
Academic Paper Questions Federal Reserve Independence and Exposes Political Ties
24.8.2024
Thomas Joseph Webster, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pace University, challenges the long-held belief in the Federal Reserve’s political independence in his comprehensive report, “The Myth of Fed Political Independence.” Webster’s research scrutinizes the relationship...
Fed Chair Powell Signals Confidence in Inflation Control, Hints at Rate Cuts
23.8.2024
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed confidence in the central bank’s progress in reducing inflation, suggesting that rate cuts may be on the horizon. Speaking at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, Powell emphasized the Fed’s commitment to achieving its 2% inflation target...
Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Indicate Strong Odds for September Rate Cut
18.8.2024
Right now, the market is leaning towards the U.S. Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark interest rate at the Sept. 18, 2024, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The CME Fedwatch tool currently indicates a 75% likelihood of a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut. Over on Polymarket, bettors...
Milton Friedman on Inflation: A Government-Made Disaster
17.8.2024
Inflation is not a natural phenomenon but a consequence of government actions. Milton Friedman famously argued that only the government can create inflation, and misguided policies, like price controls, worsen the problem. Friedman Famously Said: ‘Inflation Is Made by Government and No One Else’...
Trump Suggests Presidents Should Weigh in on Fed Policies, Jabs at Powell’s Interest Rate Timing
9.8.2024
On Thursday, at a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts with reporters, stating that the sitting president should have a voice in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policies. Trump targeted Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s actions concerning...
No Rate Cuts Yet: Fed Maintains Rates at Historic Highs
31.7.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 5.25-5.5%, according to the latest report from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The committee noted that while inflation has eased over the past year, it remains somewhat elevated, with the overarching...
Ron Paul Champions Liberty and ‘Competing Currencies’ at Bitcoin 2024
28.7.2024
Ron Paul, former U.S. congressman and well-known advocate for liberty, shared his thoughts on bitcoin and monetary policy during an interview with Bitcoin Magazine editor Pete Rizzo. Paul emphasized the importance of liberty and sound money principles while expressing cautious optimism about...
Why is Bitcoin price up today?
13.7.2024
Bitcoin’s resurgence is driven by two key factors: the German government running out of BTC to sell and a weakening US dollar
Why is Bitcoin price up today?
13.7.2024
Bitcoin’s resurgence is driven by two key factors: the German government running out of BTC to sell and a weakening US dollar
Federal Reserve’s Operating Losses Hit $176 Billion, Analysis Reveals
8.7.2024
According to an investigative report by Pam Martens and Russ Martens the owners and operators of wallstreetonparade.com, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been consistently incurring operating losses since Sept. 28, 2022, totaling $176 billion by June 19, 2024. These losses stem from the Fed paying...
Project 2025: A Plan to Reform the US Federal Reserve and End Its ‘Monetary Dysfunction’
7.7.2024
According to “Project 2025,” initiated by the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, there is a strategy aimed at implementing conservative policies effectively within the first 180 days of the next U.S. Presidential Administration. An integral part of this plan, aside from...
Fed’s Minutes Report Cites High Inflation and Economic Risks in Decision to Hold Rates
4.7.2024
According to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the choice to maintain the federal funds rate in its current range was driven by concerns about ongoing inflation and economic instability. Economic Instability and Inflation Keep Fed Rates Steady At...
US Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates — Warn Fed Policy Threatens Economy, Risks Recession
11.6.2024
Three U.S. senators have urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, arguing that high rates stifle the economy and raise housing and auto insurance costs, which are key inflation drivers. They warn that prolonged high rates risk a recession and increased unemployment, calling...
Inflation Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens
10.6.2024
While many are familiar with inflation, which indicates a decline in currency purchasing power alongside a general rise in the cost of goods and services in an economy, there is a common misconception that inflation is natural. In reality, it is largely driven by an increased money supply...
Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates
8.6.2024
Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest rates and inflation targets. Bitmex...
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman Claims ‘Inflation Bump Is Over’ — Peter Schiff Says Krugman’s View ‘Should Be Dismissed’
3.6.2024
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman and gold advocate Peter Schiff are in disagreement over inflation. Krugman believes that “the inflation bump is over.” However, Schiff argues that Krugman didn’t even foresee the inflation bump, emphasizing that the Nobel laureate’s...