Cautious Bitcoin Bounce to Face Inflation Data Hurdles Later This Week
The downtrend in inflation has stalled so far this year, putting in doubt the odds for any Fed rate cuts in 2024.
Jerome Powell
Fed Chair Powell Told House Democrats U.S. Needs Stablecoin Bill: Politico
Powell also said a CBDC would need Congress’ approval before the Federal Reserve will act.
Bitcoin Dips to $42.4K as Fed’s Powell Pours Cold Water on March Rate Cut
Bitcoin dipped to $42,300, while crypto majors ETH, ADA, DOT fell 3%-4% with Solana’s SOL tumbling over 6%.
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Sounds Hawkish Note on March
Bitcoin investors have mostly been focused on spot ETFs and the upcoming halving, but central bank monetary policy is also likely to play a sizable role in the 2024 price outlook.
Bitcoin Halts at $41K as Traders Eye Fed Rate Decision; AVAX Flips Dogecoin as Altcoins Jump
Bitcoin remained steady around $41,000 after Monday’s dramatic flush.
Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged; Bitcoin Flat at $34.5K
Market participants will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting press conference to glean insight into the future path of U.S. central bank policy.
Bitcoin Dips Below $26K, Smaller Cryptos Head Lower on Fed’s Powell’s Hawkish Remarks
Federal Reserve chair Powell speaking at Jackson Hole doubled down on keeping financial conditions tight, including hiking interest rates further if needed.
Bitcoin Gives Up Gains, Slips Below $26K Ahead of Fed’s Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole
The Kansas City Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole Symposium is underway, and Powell will deliver his keynote address Friday morning.
The Need for Clarity in Washington – Not Just on Crypto
The recent ambiguous messaging from the Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting, which left markets struggling to interpret signals from the FOMC statement and Chair Jerome Powell’s comments, is typical of the abstruse signals that can be found in central bank policy-setting. But new tools, such as blockchain’s cryptographic verification systems, could guide policymakers’ decisions.