Crypto markets and the rest of the global financial industry were waiting with bated breath for today’s US CPI numbers. Notably, compared to Wall Street’s predictions, the most recent figures from the U.S. Labor Department show that inflation slowed to 3% in June. Market mood, which had been hurt recently
The latest congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed strong desire to have stablecoin legislation passed before the year closes. Recently, Fed Chair Jerome Powell voiced his support for stablecoin regulation. Rep. Wiley Nickel asked Powell about the Federal Reserve’s stance on stablecoin regulation. And Powell said that
On Thursday, July 11, the crypto market players are anticipating the publication of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics with great anticipation. Crucial inflation statistics may set the tone for the Fed’s future position with their policy rate plans, therefore the whole financial market will closely monitor it. Everyone
Investors and traders are putting their faith on Friday’s U.S. employment data to contain the unstoppable fall in bitcoin (BTC) prices. Bitcoin fell below $54,000 in early Friday trading after news spread that the now-defunct Mt. Gox exchange had transferred $2.6 billion worth of bitcoin, purportedly to pay off creditors.
It is too soon to think about lowering interest rates in 2024, according to Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman. The timing of this disclosure is very sensitive, impacting both the regular and crypto markets. The situation has further worsened since important economic data is expected to be released later
U.S. Federal Reserve officials have decided to maintain the current range of 5.25% to 5.50% for the benchmark federal funds rate. This decision and the updated predictions that follow it indicate that there will be very little rate decreases in the near future. Inflation has fallen somewhat, but Federal Reserve
Following a surprising dip in US inflation numbers, the crypto market rebounded. As the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May revealed inflation cooling quicker than anticipated, Bitcoin surged over 5%. CPI remained steady month-on-month and came in at 3.3% year-on-year, both of which were 0.1% lower than expected. U.S. Bureau
Elizabeth Warren, Jacky Rosen, and John Hickenlooper—three U.S senators—recently wrote to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging him to lower the Fed interest rate. At 5.5%, the current interest rate set by the Fed is the highest level in two decades. High borrowing rates, according to the senators, are making
Trading in the cryptocurrency market was turbulent last week, with a promising beginning quickly giving way to a bearish finish. Notably, the week got off to a great start with experts predicting that Bitcoin will achieve a new high, sending expectations rising. The mood has shifted, however, in anticipation of
Unrealized losses in the US banking industry totaling $517 billion were disclosed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Concerns regarding the stability of the US economy and financial sector have been sparked by the FDIC’s announcement that 63 banks are at risk of insolvency. A larger-than-expected drop in manufacturing
