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Peter Schiff Warns Fed’s Rate Cut Spells Economic Disaster — ‘It’s Game Over for the Fed’

[yesterday 11:30 PM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded the alarm on the Federal Reserve’s latest actions, linking a significant rate cut to rising gold prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. His warning about a deepening recession and rising…

Bitcoin price attempts to turn the tide after Fed’s 0.5% rate cut

[yesterday 6:50 PM] Bitcoin price rallies to $61,000 after the US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points for the first time since 2020.

Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss

[yesterday 6:01 AM] If the Fed cuts rates by just 25 bps, “crypto will likely fall along with that,” said CEO of crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, Joe McCann.

Peter Schiff: Fed Is About to Make Major Policy Mistake That Will Crush US Dollar, Reignite Inflation

[Sep 17 12:30 AM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has issued a strong warning that the Federal Reserve is on the verge of repeating its past policy errors. He explained that the Fed’s anticipated actions, particularly interest rate cuts, “will be…

CME Futures and Polymarket Predict Jumbo 50bps Rate Cut – Will the Fed Deliver?

[Sep 16 6:05 PM] As the U.S. central bank members prepare for their meeting on Wednesday, just a day ago, the likelihood of a 25-basis point (bps) rate cut versus a 50bps cut was evenly split at 50-50. Fast forward to today, and the odds are now tipping in favor of…

Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession

[Sep 16 3:30 AM] Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues…

Fedwatch Tool Shows 50-50 Chance for 25bps or 50bps Cut Before FOMC

[Sep 15 2:30 PM] The market is holding out hope for a bigger rate cut as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. Predictions from Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest there’s a growing expectation that a 50 basis points…

Fed Rate Decision Looms as Market Predicts 25bps Cut With 87% Probability

[Sep 12 4:30 PM] With just six days to go before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the likelihood of a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut is growing stronger by the day. The possibility of a 50bps cut remains slim, though it still…

Bitcoin Price Could Face Challenges With 0.50% Fed Rate Cut, Warns 10X Research

[Sep 10 9:00 AM] A 50 basis points (bps) interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) starting this month might adversely affect Bitcoin (BTC) price, 10x Research cautions. 50 BPS Rate Cut Could Spook The Market After it had started hiking interest rates back…

A 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Could Raise Alarm for Bitcoin, 10X Research Warns

[Sep 9 11:21 AM] The Fed is expected to begin its much-anticipating rate-cutting cycle from next week.

Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility

[Sep 7 7:05 PM] In recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day…

Analysts Anticipate Bitcoin Falling to $40K Level as Fed Rate Cuts Loom

[Sep 3 11:30 PM] Bitfinex’s analysts expect bitcoin’s price to potentially drop to the low $50,000s or mid $40,000s if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this month. The “historical price action for September also aligns with our view of a…

Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts

[Sep 3 4:22 PM] Bitcoin could fall to as low as somewhere in the $40,000-$50,000 range following a September Fed rate cut in a bearish scenario, Bitfinex said in a report.

Markets Bet Big on a 25bps Fed Rate Cut—Low Odds for a Bigger Reduction

[Sep 2 4:40 PM] On Sept. 2, 2024, or roughly 16 days before the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, an overwhelming majority of the market seems to be predicting the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) on…

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom as Central Banks Cut Interest Rates

[Sep 1 12:30 AM] Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes is optimistic about bitcoin’s future, citing recent interest rate cuts by central banks. He believes further rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank could expand the…

Cryptoquant Report Reveals Faltering Global Bitcoin Demand Despite Recent Spike

[Aug 28 2:30 PM] A recent report from Cryptoquant reveals that comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sparked a surge in U.S. bitcoin demand last week, though overall global demand remains weak. The report highlights the mixed signals in the market…

Fed’s ‘sugar high’ may propel Bitcoin surge: Arthur Hayes

[Aug 28 10:36 AM] Arthur Hayes connects Federal Reserve actions to a short-lived economic boost with ripple effects on Bitcoin and broader crypto markets, underscoring risks from yen carry trade unwinds.

Bitcoin Inflows Reach $543 Million as Powell Suggests Rate Cuts, Coinshares Reports

[Aug 26 2:45 PM] Coinshares, led by researcher James Butterfill, reports a significant uptick in bitcoin inflows following recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The investment surge reflects the market’s response to potential interest…

Peter Schiff Warns of Looming US Dollar Crisis and Economic Collapse

[Aug 25 12:30 AM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has cautioned about the U.S. dollar index falling substantially, “triggering a U.S. dollar crisis, crashing the economy, and sending consumer prices and long-term interest rates soaring.” Schiff…

Past rate cuts indicate potential crypto bull market catalyst — 21Shares

[Aug 23 8:04 PM] The US Federal Reserve is expected to begin lowering its benchmark interest rate in September.

Fed Chair Powell Signals Confidence in Inflation Control, Hints at Rate Cuts

[Aug 23 5:16 PM] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed confidence in the central bank’s progress in reducing inflation, suggesting that rate cuts may be on the horizon. Speaking at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, Powell emphasized the Fed’s…

US Payrolls Revised Down by 818,000, Largest in 15 Years: QCP Capital Analyzes Impact on Markets

[Aug 22 6:30 PM] QCP Capital reports that the largest downward revision to U.S. payrolls in 15 years has raised concerns over the strength of the labor market. The report suggests that these revisions could influence the Federal Reserve’s decisions on…

Peter Schiff Expects Gold Mining to Be Best-Performing Sector This Decade — Foresees ‘Major Bull Market’

[Aug 20 11:30 PM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff predicts that “precious metals mining will be the best-performing sector” this decade. He highlighted that “gold mining stocks are a steal” and anticipates “a major bull…

Goldman Sachs Lowers US Recession Risk to 20%

[Aug 18 10:30 PM] Goldman Sachs economists have lowered the likelihood of a U.S. recession within the next year from 25% to 20%, citing recent data on retail sales and jobless claims. If the upcoming August jobs report, scheduled for release on September 6, shows…

UBS Urges Caution Despite Positive US Economic Data

[Aug 18 6:30 PM] UBS reported on Friday that U.S. stocks extended their rally as new economic data, including a 1% rise in July retail sales, eased concerns about a potential recession. Despite the encouraging consumer resilience, UBS cautioned that the risk of a…

Peter Schiff Urges the Fed to Raise Rates and Let Markets Crash

[Aug 17 10:30 PM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has recommended that the Federal Reserve raise interest rates instead of cutting them, even if it leads to a market crash. He acknowledged that this approach would likely cause stocks and real estate to…

Lower interest rates could be the key to DeFi summer: HashKey CEO

[Aug 16 8:30 PM] Declining interest rates — along with rising investment in Bitcoin — could provide the fuel the DeFi market needs to experience a long-awaited resurgence.

Tether crypto exchanges balance hits record high as Treasury prints $1B USDT

[Aug 14 11:44 AM] If the Fed signals a rate cut, as CME data strongly suggests, crypto traders may quickly deploy their stablecoin reserves to drive a market rally.

Bitcoin Death Cross Threatens To Trigger Crash If Price Does Not Hold $62,000

[Aug 11 4:00 AM] Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen recently discussed the impact of the death cross indicator, which has appeared again on Bitcoin’s chart. Thanks to this indicator, the $62,000 price level has become crucial to Bitcoin avoiding another price crash…

Trump Suggests Presidents Should Weigh in on Fed Policies, Jabs at Powell’s Interest Rate Timing

[Aug 9 12:30 PM] On Thursday, at a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts with reporters, stating that the sitting president should have a voice in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policies. Trump targeted…