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US Inflation Ticks Higher, but Markets See the Fed Sitting on Its Hands
13.1.2026
U.S. inflation ticked up 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis from November to December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Even with the increase, analysts and markets are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will stay put...
Fed and Powell Under Fire, but Some Argue Independence Was Always an Illusion
13.1.2026
Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a probe into the U.S. Federal Reserve over its renovation projects, and Chair Jerome Powell has brushed it off as a clash over monetary policy views, chatter about the central bank’s so-called independence has been everywhere. Rethinking the Fed’s Claim...
Bitcoin spikes to $92,500 as U.S. December consumer prices rise 0.3%
13.1.2026
The U.S. Consumer Price Index came in roughly in line with expectations as market participants largely expects the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged at the January meeting
World central banks rally behind Powell, stress Fed independence
13.1.2026
Crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility, but also shift flows toward Bitcoin and gold in the long run
JPMorgan sees Fed's next move an interest-rate increase, crypto bulls talk about cuts
13.1.2026
JPMorgan predicted the Federal Reserve will hold rates unchanged this year, followed by a hike next year
Gold and Silver Explode to Record Highs as Fed Independence Fears Ignite Safe-Haven Panic
13.1.2026
Gold and silver surged to record territory as fears over U.S. monetary credibility, inflation risk, and geopolitical instability ignited aggressive safe-haven demand, pushing precious metals to the forefront of a widening global market recoil. Gold and Silver Enter Mania Phase as Political Pressure...
Bitcoin shows strength as US DOJ mulls Fed chair investigation: Will BTC price hold?
13.1.2026
Bitcoin rallied to $92,000 as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell spoke about a potential DOJ investigation into the Fed. Will BTC's strength hold?
Is Fed Crisis Setting Bitcoin up for Major Price Surge?
13.1.2026
Mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve is reviving fears over U.S. monetary stability, pushing investors to reassess trust in central banking and accelerating capital flows toward bitcoin as a hedge beyond political control. Central Bank Pressure Intensifies, Bitcoin Gains as Institutional Risk...
Bitcoin Breaks $92K Amid Fed Subpoena, Strategy’s Billion-Dollar Buys Show Waning Effect
12.1.2026
Bitcoin surged past $92,000 at the start of the week after the DOJ subpoenaed the Federal Reserve, sparking global market volatility and a flight to safe-haven assets like gold, which hit a record $4,600. Political Friction Triggers Global Flight to Safety In what proved to be a high-velocity...
Crypto funds bleed $454M in outflows as Fed rate-cut hopes fade
12.1.2026
Bitcoin led with $405 million of outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows
Fed rate cuts under fire: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
12.1.2026
Bitcoin injected volatility as legal action against the Federal Reserve combined with market nerves over geopolitics at the start of a key week for inflation data
Gold Breaks Records, Dollar Falls After Fed’s Probe Reveal
12.1.2026
Analysts attributed these movements to developing geopolitical events in Venezuela and Iran, and to the DOJ probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which was interpreted as a blow to the institution’s independence. Gold crossed the $4,600 mark, and the dollar index fell to 99 early Monday. Markets...
Federal Reserve Gets Probed by DOJ, Chair Powell Alleges Fed’s Independence Is at Stake
12.1.2026
According to a New York Times report, the probe is related to the renovations that the institution is carrying out involving historic office buildings. Nonetheless, Fed Chair Jerome Powell alleged that this investigation was related to his divergence on monetary policy with the current...
Fed’s Powell links DOJ probe to his defiance of Trump on rates
12.1.2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says his refusal to drop interest rates led to Donald Trump opening a criminal investigation over renovations to the central bank’s headquarters
Fed ‘Sweet Spot’ Sends Signal for Bitcoin as Jobs Data Quietly Sets Stage for $100K BTC
9.1.2026
Bitcoin’s march toward $100,000 is gaining momentum as cooling U.S. labor data, shifting Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical tensions converge, setting the stage for renewed price discovery and a possible breakout beyond prior all-time highs. Macro Signals and Global Tensions Fuel Bitcoin’s...
Bitcoin, ether ease after early January pop as markets price fed cuts
8.1.2026
The crypto market's movements are influenced by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a rally in global government bonds
Markets Aren’t Buying a January Rate Cut—And the Fed Isn’t Either
6.1.2026
With just 22 days remaining before the Jan. 28, 2026, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, futures traders and prediction markets are sending a unified message: a rate cut looks very unlikely. Rate-Cut Hopes Fade as Markets Brace for a January Hold According to CME Fedwatch data derived...
December FOMC minutes show the Fed is worried short-term funding could seize up
1.1.2026
Fed officials were focused less on rate moves and more on whether the financial system has enough cash to avoid sudden disruptions
What the Fed’s divided 2026 outlook means for Bitcoin and crypto
31.12.2025
The Federal Reserve’s December dot plot revealed sharp divisions on 2026 rate cuts, with analysts predicting one to two cuts could shape crypto momentum
2026 Fed cuts will be ‘key catalyst’ for retail's return to crypto
31.12.2025
Investors will be more excited about crypto if the Fed continues cutting rates in 2026, says a crypto analyst