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The Fed Pivot is Finally Here

[Sep 25 3:19 PM] Last week, the Fed cut its federal funds target rate by 50 bps to 5.00% p.a. (upper limit) which could have strong implications for the crypto community, says Andre Dragosh, head of research Europe, CoinShares.

Bitcoin Blasts to $64,853—Powell’s Rate Cut Hints Lift Entire Crypto Market

[Aug 23 10:31 PM] Bitcoin reached an impressive peak of $64,853 per unit on Friday, spurred by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, where he hinted at the possibility of rate cuts in September. The cryptocurrency showed a 5.3%…

Bitcoin traders expect Fed Chair Powell to ‘pump our bags’ and BTC to target $80K+

[May 13 3:07 PM] Historical Bitcoin performance data and investors' expectation that the Fed will “pump our bags” have traders anticipating a strong BTC price rebound.

Stan Druckenmiller Slams Bidenomics — Advocates for Less Government to Boost Innovation

[May 10 7:42 PM] Renowned investor Stanley Druckenmiller has criticized Bidenomics, stating that he would give it an F if he was a professor. “Treasury is still acting like we’re in a depression,” he said, adding that “they’ve spent…

Fed Chair Powell Eases CBDC Concerns: US Far From Direct Fed Accounts, Emphasizes Need for Congressional Approval

[Mar 7 3:30 PM] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell engaged with the Senate Banking Committee, signaling that the U.S. is just beginning to contemplate the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Powell Assures No Direct Fed Accounts in CBDC…

Powell’s Fed Policy Criticized: Experts Claim ‘Phony Economy’ and ‘Credibility Destruction’ Post Rate Decision

[Dec 14, 2023 12:30 AM] The Federal Reserve’s most recent session of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) wrapped up, leaving interest rates as they were. The market, expecting rate reductions in 2024 and influenced by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish…

Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Tone Rattles Markets as Inflation Concerns Persist

[Nov 10, 2023 11:30 AM] Amid an uncertain economic landscape, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks have amplified the debate on the sufficiency of prevailing interest rates. Even with robust gross domestic product growth, Powell’s address…

Fed’s Powell Hints at Continued Elevated Rates; Fedwatch Tool Indicates Near-Certain Hike Next Month

[Oct 19, 2023 3:30 PM] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed on Thursday the U.S. central bank remains committed to bringing down inflation and will maintain restrictive monetary policy until prices cool. Speaking at the Economic Club of New York, Powell hinted…

2 Rate Hikes or Hold? Fed Predictions Vary From No Rate Hikes to 6% in 2023

[Jul 3, 2023 2:00 PM] Based on projections from the U.S. Federal Reserve, it is anticipated that the central bank will implement two additional increases to the federal funds rate within the span of 2023. As indicated by Fed policymakers, they estimate the benchmark…

Federal Reserve Chair Discusses De-Dollarization Threat, Risk of US Dollar Losing Reserve Currency Status

[Jun 22, 2023 6:00 PM] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has discussed the threat of de-dollarization and the risk of the U.S. dollar losing its world’s reserve currency status. He believes that the USD hegemony is a consequence of America’s economic dominance. Fed…

Fed Chair Powell Signals More Rate Hikes This Year as Taming Inflation Has ‘Long Way to Go’

[Jun 21, 2023 11:30 AM] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has signaled more interest rate hikes this year. “Given how far we’ve come, it may make sense to move rates higher but to do so at a more moderate pace,” the Fed chair told U.S. lawmakers. “Inflation pressure

Anticipation Builds as US Central Bank Eyes Two More Rate Hikes, Targeting 5.6% by Year-End

[Jun 20, 2023 9:30 AM] After the U.S. central bank refrained from boosting interest rates last week, investors now anticipate two more hikes that may elevate the federal funds rate to 5.6% by the year’s end, climbing 50 basis points (bps) from its present level…

Moody’s Downgrades US Banking Sector to Negative After Collapse of Three Major Banks

[Mar 14, 2023 3:30 PM] After the failure of three major U.S. banks last week, with two of them being the second and third largest banking failures in the country, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the rating of the U.S. banking system from…

Market Strategist Warns of ‘Blood’ on February 1 Ahead of Fed Meeting

[Jan 29, 2023 2:30 PM] Stocks, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies rallied during the first month of the year, and market strategists are saying that markets could retract in the near future if the U.S. Federal Reserve keeps hiking rates and maintaining a broader…

Uncertainty Surrounds Federal Reserve’s Future Plans for Rate Hikes

[Jan 9, 2023 9:00 AM] The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised the benchmark bank rate seven times during the course of 2022, leading many to question when the central bank will cease or change course. The Fed has stated that it aims to bring inflation down to the 2% target…