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Biden Appoints New Fed Vice Chair as Fedwatch Tool Shows Slim Chance of Rate Hike at June Meeting
14.5.2023
Investors believe it is highly likely that the target rate will remain unchanged at the June 14 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on May 3. As the battle against inflation in...
South African Currency Plunges to New Low Versus the Dollar a Day After the US Accused Country of Secretly Supplying Ammunition to Russia
14.5.2023
The South African currency’s exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar plunged to a new all-time low of ZAR19.51:US$1 on May 12. The rand’s latest fall came a day after the U.S. ambassador to South Africa accused the country of secretly supplying weapons to Russia. Banking giant JP Morgan...
Inflation Expectations of Eurozone Consumers ‘Increased Significantly,’ ECB Says
12.5.2023
Consumers in the euro area have sharply raised their expectations about inflation in the coming months, the European Central Bank revealed. Survey data showing this comes after the monetary authority slowed the pace of its rate hikes last week while indicating that it’s still early for a pause....
Bitcoin Price Prediction as US Inflation Rate Data is Announced – Will BTC Start Moving Up Now?
10.5.2023
As the US inflation rate data has been released, the crypto community is eagerly awaiting the impact on the Bitcoin market.
With the current state of the global economy, investors have turned to Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.
The announcement of the inflation rate is expected to have...
Ethereum validators earn a record $46M as staking rewards rate surges
10.5.2023
Ethereum's staking rewards hit a record 8.6% post-Merge, with validators earning $46 million in the first week of May, citing the memecoin craze responsible
Bitcoin Price Prediction as US Core Inflation Rate is Announced – Where is BTC Going Next?
9.5.2023
The decision made by Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, to suspend bitcoin withdrawals due to high volumes and increased processing fees has created anxiety among traders and raised doubts about the future direction of Bitcoin's price.
Despite the halt, the decrease...
Ron Paul States Federal Reserve’s ‘Decade of Near 0% Rates’ Caused Today’s Financial Crisis
9.5.2023
Former House Representative Ron Paul has presented his stance when it comes to the financial crisis that the U.S. is currently facing. Paul stated that the continued application of quantitative easing (QE), a policy used to increase the money supply, and the decades of almost null interest rates...
Elon Musk Shares ‘Massive Incentive to Move Money out of Bank Accounts’
9.5.2023
Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk has shared a “massive incentive” to move money out of bank accounts, citing a significant interest rate gap created by the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve. “As more people & companies realize this, bank depositor flight will accelerate...
Louisiana Senator Compares Modern Banks to ‘Sophisticated Ponzi Schemes’
7.5.2023
Louisiana Republican senator John Kennedy recently stated in an interview published on Wednesday that the U.S. Federal Reserve may need to increase the federal funds rate to 8-10% to address the country’s inflationary pressures. Kennedy’s remarks come after he criticized the Biden...
ECB Raises Interest Rates by 25bps Amid ‘Too High’ Inflation, ‘No Pause,’ Lagarde Says
5.5.2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points, slowing the pace from previous increases. However, as inflation in the euro area remains persistently high, future rate hikes may still be expected with the regulator insisting it will continue to seek a “timely...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as US Interest Rate Decision Sends BTC Down Before Bouncing Back Up – Where is BTC Heading Now?
5.5.2023
The recent US interest rate decision has sent Bitcoin's price on a downward trajectory before experiencing a bounce back – raising questions about where BTC is heading now.
As investors and market analysts try to decipher the future direction of Bitcoin's value, this update aims to provide...
Bitcoin Holds Near $29K as Investors Weigh Rate Increases, Banking Contagion
4.5.2023
BTC traded flat after a slight dip early Thursday. Ether also traded in a narrow range
What's Next for Crypto Prices After Interest Rate Decision? – yPredict Tool Makes AI Price Predictions Easy
4.5.2023
Traders are asking where is next for crypto prices in wake of the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision.
At current levels just under the $29,000 and $1,900 levels respectively, Bitcoin and Ethereum are both not much changed in wake of the Fed raising interest rates by 25 bps...
US Banking Industry in Turmoil: A Comprehensive Look at the ‘Great Consolidation’ and Largest Bank Failures of 2023
4.5.2023
2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for the U.S. banking industry. The collapse of three major banks has sent shockwaves through the financial world, with their combined assets surpassing the top 25 banks that crumbled in 2008. The following is a closer look at what has triggered a ‘great...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pushes Above $29K After Fed Rate Hike
4.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Funding Rates in the $500M Market Cap PEPE Token Remain Negative
4.5.2023
Negative funding rates indicate dominance of bearish positions in the perpetual futures market
Bitcoin Price Predictions: Can BTC Reach $30K Following the Federal Rate Hike?
4.5.2023
In the world of cryptocurrencies, market fluctuations and price predictions are the norm, with Bitcoin often leading the way as the most talked-about digital currency.
With the recent Federal Reserve interest rate hike impacting financial markets, many are left wondering how this move will affect...
Bitcoin's Dominance Rate Surges After U.S. Banking Crisis
4.5.2023
Bitcoin's outperformance during the banking crisis indicates the cryptocurrency is the anti-dollar liquid play for investors, one portfolio manager said
Bitcoin Price Prediction as US Interest Rate Decision is Announced – Is the Bear Market Over?
4.5.2023
As the United States Federal Reserve announces its latest interest rate decision, the world watches with bated breath to see how the cryptocurrency market will react, particularly Bitcoin.
In recent months, the highly volatile digital currency has been stuck in a bearish trend, leaving investors...
Gold, Silver, and Crypto Prices Surge After Federal Reserve’s Quarter-Point Increase
4.5.2023
Following a quarter-point increase in the federal funds rate by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, precious metals such as silver and gold experienced a surge in value against the U.S. dollar, with gains ranging from 0.87% to 1.18%. Gold, in particular, has been on an upward trajectory, having risen...