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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...
Financial Analysts Estimate Gold Might Reach $3,000 Propped up by Rate Cuts
20.8.2024
Several financial analysts predict that gold prices will continue to gain ground, supported by forecasts that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year. According to Patrick Yip of American Precious Metals, the $3,000 mark could be reached as soon as next year if geopolitical...
Peter Schiff Urges the Fed to Raise Rates and Let Markets Crash
18.8.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has recommended that the Federal Reserve raise interest rates instead of cutting them, even if it leads to a market crash. He acknowledged that this approach would likely cause stocks and real estate to crash, result in a hard landing, and trigger...
Fed rate cuts are not a sure thing — What does this mean for Bitcoin?
15.8.2024
A portfolio manager says market participants are a bit too optimistic about an aggressive Fed interest rate cut, which could pose risks
Claudia Sahm Warns Fed: Delayed Rate Cuts Could Spur Unnecessary Recession
15.8.2024
In a detailed discussion with Kitco News, Claudia Sahm, founder of Sahm Consulting and chief economist at New Century Advisors, shared her insights on the U.S. economy. Despite rising recession concerns, Sahm emphasized that the current labor market still shows strength, suggesting the economy...
Goldman Sachs CEO: Fed Unlikely to Cut Rates Before September
8.8.2024
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon expects the Federal Reserve to delay any emergency rate cuts until at least September despite weak job data, believing the U.S. economy will avoid a recession. Speaking on “The David Rubenstein Show,” Solomon indicated that while investors had anticipated...
Binance CEO: Recent Market Declines Are Not a Long-Term Negative Trend
8.8.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng has addressed the recent declines in cryptocurrency and equity prices, attributing them to macroeconomic factors and advising against viewing them as long-term negative trends. He highlighted potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical volatility as key influences...
Ethereum’s quick rebound positions ETH price for 100% rally
6.8.2024
Ether price is mirroring a fractal pattern from October 2023 that preceded a 178% ETH price rally
Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Point to Highly Probable Rate Cuts by the Fed
6.8.2024
Following the recent volatility in global equity markets, some analysts suggest that the U.S. Federal Reserve might implement an emergency rate cut before September. In addition, market predictions are leaning toward a rate cut at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The...
Bitcoin and Crypto to Gain as Falling Rates Expand Global Liquidity, Says 21shares VP
3.8.2024
The head of strategy at crypto investment firm 21shares has explained that the broad-based bitcoin selloff following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was partly due to increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of conflict escalation, leading...
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...
Bitcoin, Stocks Bleed as China Rate Cuts Signals Panic, Treasury Yield Curve Steepens
25.7.2024
China's back-to-back interest-rate cuts signal urgency to shore up growth after the recent Communist party plenum offered little support to the nation's flagging economy
Germany already lost out on $124M profit selling its Bitcoin
21.7.2024
The State of Saxony, gripped by fears of a sudden Bitcoin price crash, hastily ordered the sale of its 50,000 BTC stash
Germany already lost out on $124M profit selling its Bitcoin
21.7.2024
The State of Saxony, gripped by fears of a sudden Bitcoin price crash, hastily ordered the sale of its 50,000 BTC stash
ECB Maintains Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
18.7.2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more evidence is needed before making another move....
Fed Might Focus on Weakening Labor Market Rather Than Inflation as It Mulls Rate Cuts: Economists
12.7.2024
A weakening labor market could persuade the Fed to cut rates even as inflation is not yet back to the Fed's 2% goal
Bitcoin price struggles as investors expect Fed interest rate cuts — Why?
11.7.2024
Bitcoin price is stuck in a downtrend even though investors are betting on Fed interest rate cuts. What gives?
Bitcoin price struggles as investors expect Fed interest rate cuts — Why?
11.7.2024
Bitcoin price is stuck in a downtrend even though investors are betting on Fed interest rate cuts. What gives?
Citi Analysts Predict 8 Weeks of Fed Rate Cuts Starting in September, Powell Seeks Evidence
9.7.2024
Analysts from Citi, the American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation, predict the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin reducing rates by September, totaling a 200 basis points (bps) cut over the next eight Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. Nevertheless, Federal...
Former Fed President Discusses Potential for 2 Interest Rate Cuts This Year
24.6.2024
Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren has outlined the potential for two interest rate cuts this year. He cited recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) discussions and stabilizing inflation trends. “I am expecting we’ll probably get some more favorable inflation numbers over...