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CME Futures and Polymarket Predict Jumbo 50bps Rate Cut – Will the Fed Deliver?
16.9.2024
As the U.S. central bank members prepare for their meeting on Wednesday, just a day ago, the likelihood of a 25-basis point (bps) rate cut versus a 50bps cut was evenly split at 50-50. Fast forward to today, and the odds are now tipping in favor of a larger 50bps reduction. Predictions from betting...
Fedwatch Tool Shows 50-50 Chance for 25bps or 50bps Cut Before FOMC
15.9.2024
The market is holding out hope for a bigger rate cut as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. Predictions from Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest there’s a growing expectation that a 50 basis points reduction could be in play. FOMC Meeting Could See Bigger...
Fed Rate Decision Looms as Market Predicts 25bps Cut With 87% Probability
12.9.2024
With just six days to go before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the likelihood of a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut is growing stronger by the day. The possibility of a 50bps cut remains slim, though it still holds a 13% chance, as reported by CME’s Fedwatch...
Anticipation Builds as US Central Bank Eyes Two More Rate Hikes, Targeting 5.6% by Year-End
20.6.2023
After the U.S. central bank refrained from boosting interest rates last week, investors now anticipate two more hikes that may elevate the federal funds rate to 5.6% by the year’s end, climbing 50 basis points (bps) from its present level. CME’s Fedwatch tool indicated on Tuesday that...
IMF Urges Fed to Maintain Tightening Policy Amid Inflation Concerns, Citing ‘Challenges’ Ahead
9.6.2023
On Thursday, International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson Julie Kozack urged the U.S. Federal Reserve and several other central banks to maintain a restrictive monetary policy known as tightening. Kozack stated that the U.S. central bank may need to keep the federal funds rate higher “for...
Top 3 Macroeconomic Events to Watch in 2023 Amid Volatile Market Conditions
1.1.2023
2022 was a tough year for crypto assets, and as the world welcomes 2023, the macroeconomic backdrop remains uncertain. Macroeconomic events will continue to shape the crypto economy and the economy as a whole. This editorial takes a look at the top three macroeconomic events to keep an eye on...
AUD/USD September High While APAC Traders Eye China’s Lending Rates
20.10.2021
The financial market seems to be picking up pace as the Australian Dollar surged against the USD overnight. The progress took place after Wall Street traders went back to their risk-taking stance. The development helped the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) close to 0.54% higher. After...
Crypto lending rates are low and DeFi is not competition says Nexo co-founder
26.9.2020
It's all about location and perception
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stumbles to $11,300; USDC Lending Rates Skyrocket
11.8.2020
Bitcoin experienced heavy selling Tuesday, while traders are finding profits in stablecoin borrowing strategies
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trudges Past $11.7K as DeFi Lending Rates Gyrate
5.8.2020
Bitcoin’s price is trending up. Meanwhile, interest rates for lending crypto in DeFi are still unpredictable
Dai Lending Rates Rise to One-Month High on DeFi Platform Compound
20.4.2020
Interest rates on dai deposits have spiked on DeFi platform Compound, another ripple effect of the global financial crisis