Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October
The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed’s own hawkish near term rate projections.
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Economist explains why the Fed rate hike will be ‘catastrophically wrong’
As markets brace for a widely expected Federal Reserve interest rate increase, macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg has warned that the move … Continue reading
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Bitcoin’s recent drop below $60,000 signals Fed, ETF and AI pressures: Deutsche Bank
Bitcoin’s slump to its lowest level since late 2024 reflects a hawkish Federal Reserve, exchange-traded fund outflows and a shift of capital into AI, the bank said.
Yen Rises Against Bitcoin, Dollar as Scott Bessent Predicts Bank of Japan Rate Hike
The yen is no longer the most attractive funding currency, and the currency’s strength may not necessarily lead to broad-based risk aversion, one expert said.
Trio of Soft Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Odds, but What About Bitcoin?
The big rally in bitcoin and stocks over the past eight weeks has occurred with a (somewhat) hawkish Fed; a dovish turn could provide fuel for new legs higher.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Cuts Growth Outlook, Raises Inflation Forecast
The U.S. central bank continues to expect the fed funds rate to end 2025 at 3.9%, or roughly two rate cuts by year-end.
Bitcoin Price Little Changed as Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Steady
The BOJ decision to hold rates steady keeps Japanese bond yields in check, limiting pressure on bitcoin’s price.
Interest Rate Fears Replace Tariff Fears as Crypto Pulls Back
The “Art of the Deal” might be growing tiresome. Did someone say “stagflation?”
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Hawkish Comments Throw Some Cold Water on Crypto
A December rate cut from the U.S. central bank might not be as sure of a thing as previously thought.
Ether, Touted as Internet Bond, May Top $3K on Fed Rate Cut, Outperform Bitcoin: Omkar Godbole
Elevated interest rates in the U.S. have dented ether’s appeal as the internet equivalent of a bond, offering a fixed-income-like return on staking.