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Monetary policy: Definition, types and tools
12.2.2023
Monetary policy refers to the actions taken by a central bank to manage the money supply and interest rates in an economy
Bitcoin price eyes $22K rebound with BTC market structure 'not yet broken'
12.2.2023
Crypto sentiment is "hysterical" with Bitcoin under $22,000, but no major trend lines have been lost yet, one analyst argues
Economist Peter Schiff Warns of Financial Crisis and ‘Much More Severe Recession’ Than the Fed Recognizes
12.2.2023
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has warned of a financial crisis and a much more severe recession than the Federal Reserve recognizes. “The economy is not only going to weaken, but weaken much more than the markets expect,” the economist stressed. Peter Schiff’s Warning Gold...
Gold Coins Help Zimbabwe Achieve ‘Price and Exchange Rate Stability’ — Central Bank
10.2.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe recently revealed that some 25,188 of its value-preserving gold coins were sold between July 2022 and Jan. 13. According to the central bank governor, John Mangudya, the gold coins “have proved to be an effective open market instrument for mopping up excess...
Federal Reserve Officials Say More Interest Rate Hikes Are Needed to Curb Inflation
10.2.2023
Several Federal Reserve governors and presidents say that more interest rate hikes are needed to curb inflation. “We are not done yet with raising interest rates,” Fed Governor Lisa Cook said. “We need to raise rates aggressively to put a ceiling on inflation,” Minneapolis...
Bitcoin bulls stumble at $23.4K as Fed's 'disinflation' sparks BTC price rally
8.2.2023
Bitcoin price action returns to tackle familiar resistance, with bulls so far failing to make fresh inroads toward $25,000
Nouriel ‘Dr. Doom’ Roubini Warns About Demise of US Dollar
8.2.2023
Nouriel Roubini, an economist known as “Dr. Doom,” has warned about the demise of the U.S. dollar and the rise of a “bipolar” world. Roubini believes that the Chinese renminbi might be a substitute for the dollar, as new technologies like central bank digital currencies...
US Dollar to Keep Losing Its Appeal as Safe-Haven Currency of Last Resort, Says Strategist
8.2.2023
Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) expects the U.S. dollar to “continue to lose its appeal as the safe-haven currency of last resort.” The $1.74 trillion asset management firm added that the USD “is likely to fall further in 2023 as inflation falls, recession risks...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Flirts With $23.4K as Jerome Powell Repeats Comment About Waning Inflation; Market Weighs DCG-Genesis Deal With Creditors
8.2.2023
ALSO: Stakeholders in the venture capital industry explain why embattled crypto trading firm Alameda Research will not be missed. Bitcoin and ether rise
Central Bank of Argentina to Issue New 2,000 Peso Bill as Inflation Keeps Rising
7.2.2023
The Central Bank of Argentina has announced the issuance of a new 2,000 peso bill, aimed at easing the burden of using cash for payments in the country. The bill, which will have a value of a little more than $5 ‘blue’ dollars (the informal exchange rate), is already being criticized...
The Market Has Decided a Recession Is Coming, Says Mad Money’s Jim Cramer
7.2.2023
The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, says the market has already decided that the Federal Reserve “will tighten and create a recession no matter what.” Cramer also recently said that we are in a bull market, advising investors to buy the dip. Jim Cramer on Recession The host...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hits 1-Week Low, Bullish Sentiment Fades on Monday
6.2.2023
Bitcoin fell to a seven-day low to start the week, as recent bullish momentum began to wear off in cryptocurrency markets. Friday’s stronger than expected U.S. non-farm payrolls report has made some question the Federal Reserve’s view that inflation has peaked. Ethereum also declined...
Is BTC price about to retest $20K? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
6.2.2023
Bitcoin looks like it is treading on thin ice as February fails to match the gains of last month
Sri Lanka against Bitcoin adoption, rejects Draper’s anti-corruption pitch
4.2.2023
Central bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe believes that adopting decentralized cryptocurrencies would worsen the country’s economic situation
Fiat is in 'jeopardy' but Bitcoin, stablecoins aren't the answer either: Ray Dalio
3.2.2023
The hedge fund manager instead wants to see an “inflation-linked coin” be brought to the masses which would serve to ensure consumers secure their buying power
Crypto market cap jumps $40B as Fed chair Powell hints at 'disinflation'
2.2.2023
While the rate increase was expected by the markets and Powell indicating more increases will come, the market seems to have reacted positively to the latest FOMC speech
Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 0.25%, Disinflationary Process ‘Early,’ Says Powell
1.2.2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate by 0.25% on Wednesday after markets priced in near 100% certainty the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) would codify the quarter-point increase. The FOMC statement further detailed that ongoing rate increases are anticipated...
Bitcoin awaits Fed Powell speech as sellers cement $23.5K resistance
1.2.2023
Bitcoin trades sideways at the Wall Street open as all eyes are on the Fed and Chair Jerome Powell
Bitcoin meets FOMC after 39% January gains with Fed path 'uncertain'
1.2.2023
The second best January on record for BTC price action comes face-to-face with differing opinions on U.S. economic policy
Argentine Peso Loses Almost 12% Against the Greenback During January; Inflation Projected to Rise Sharply
30.1.2023
The Argentine peso has fallen consistently against the U.S. dollar this month, losing almost 12% since Jan. 1. The behavior of the exchange rate for the informal “blue” dollar keeps bringing concerns about a possible escalade in inflation rates, that are predicted to reach almost 100%...