Federal Reserve Holds Policy Steady, Says Progress on Inflation Has Stalled
Hopes for a series of interest rate cuts in 2024 have been quickly vanishing over the past few weeks as both the economy and inflation exhibit unexpected strength.
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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $60K, Risking Deeper Pullback as Crypto Markets Endure Worst Month Since FTX Crash
Recent U.S. economic data could prompt more hawkish forward guidance from the Federal Reserve.
Investors adjust their bets on Fed’s interest rate cut for 2024
Finance markets trembled early this week in the expectation of the Federal Reserve’s target interest rate decision on May 1. … Continue reading
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Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Master Account Lawsuit
Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve’s rejection of its bid for a master account and membership.
Polymarket Traders See 32% Chance of No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
The hawkish shift in the market sentiment could dampen the demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and technology stocks.
Bitcoin Adds 4.5% as Stocks Reverse Lower on Hawkish Fed Commentary
The world’s largest crypto regained the $69,000 level at one point in the session before slipping a bit.
Choppy Bitcoin Price Action Continues Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
Flows into the new spot ETFs have been subdued for a couple of weeks, possibly prompting a renewed interest in macro drivers for price direction.
Custodia Bank Loses Lawsuit Challenging Fed Rejection of Master Account Application
A federal judge ruled that Custodia Bank, a Wyoming special-purpose depository institution, isn’t entitled to membership in the Federal Reserve or to a Fed master account.
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates, Rate Cut Outlook Steady for This Year
Policymakers forecasted Wednesday they would lower interest rates to 4.6% by year-end, similarly to their December projection.
Bitcoin Rebounds to $65K as Investors Weigh Looming Fed Decision Risk
Disappointing flows into bitcoin ETFs over the past days partly resulted from investors trimming risks ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC meeting, one market observer said.