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 to bring inflation down to the target range of 2%. FOMC Outlines […]
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Fed Hikes Benchmark Rate by 25 Basis Points, Signals More Increases to Come
The Fed’s benchmark rate is now the highest it has been since 2007.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH, BTC Marginally Higher Ahead of FOMC Meeting Results
Ethereum was marginally higher on Feb. 1, as markets prepare for the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting results. Many are expecting that the U.S. Federal Reserve will increase rates by 25 basis points, taking current rates to 4.75%. Bitcoin was in the green on Wednesday, as prices rose above $23,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) […]
No Policy Pivot In Sight: “Higher For Longer” Rates On The Horizon
The market is nearly unanimous in expecting a 0.25% rate hike during February’s FOMC meeting, yet many expect a “pause” shortly thereafter. We beg to differ.
Economist Mohamed El-Erian Predicts ‘Sticky’ Inflation Despite Federal Reserve’s Efforts to Bring it Down
As investors examine the next move of the Federal Reserve, analysts, economists and market participants are also closely monitoring inflation levels. In Dec. 2022, the annual inflation rate dropped to 6.5%, and many experts predict it will decrease further. However, economist Mohamed El-Erian of the University of Cambridge believes inflation will become “sticky” in midyear, […]
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates as FOMC Indicates Further Rate Hikes to Come
Bitcoin consolidated marginally below $17,000, as market volatility remained high following the recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. In December’s meeting, the U.S Federal Reserve agreed to maintain hiking rates, with inflation still near historic highs. Ethereum also remained close to recent highs on Thursday. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) mostly consolidated on Thursday, as price […]
Federal Reserve Hikes Rate by 50bps, FOMC Signals Rate to Rise to 5.1% Next Year
The U.S. central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convened on Wednesday and raised the federal funds rate by 50 basis points (bps). The 0.5 percentage point rise follows the four consecutive three-quarters of a point increases codified during the last few months. The FOMC’s rate hike follows the recent U.S. inflation report which indicated […]
Biggest Movers: SOL Hits 3-Week High, as ADA Consolidates Ahead of FOMC Meeting
Solana surged to a three-week high ahead of this afternoon’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting (FOMC). The token rose for a second consecutive day, hitting a key price ceiling in the process. Cardano mainly consolidated on Wednesday, as prices fell from a recent high. Solana (SOL) Solana (SOL) was a notable gainer on Wednesday, as […]
Jerome Powell Contradicts Fed’s Own Statement, Chaos Ensues
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, but Jerome Powell’s speech leaves many feeling uncertain as to the course the Fed will take in the future.
Dovish, Then Hawkish: What Fed Chair Powell Said That Crashed Markets
U.S. equities rallied following the FOMC’s 75 bps hike in interest rates, only to crash as Fed Chair Powell hinted at higher-than-expected terminal rates.