Interest Rates
Fed's Powell: 'Overarching Focus' Is Reducing Inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by 50 basis points, or half a percentage point, as it continues to slow the economy and moderate price increases. "Our overarching focus is to use our tools to bring inflation back down," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Bitcoin Pares Gains as Federal Reserve Slows Rate Hikes
The U.S. Federal Reserve is raising interest rates by a half percent, as expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that the terminal rate, the peak rate for the current hiking cycle, is expected sometime next year. Bitcoin dropped below $18,000 on the news. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Falls Below $18K After Fed Raises Rates by Half a Percentage Point
Bitcoin fell below $18,000 as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point. Greg Magadini, director of derivatives at crypto insights provider Amberdata, discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook.
Previa de la Fed: El mercado de Cripto prevé menores subidas de tipos a partir de diciembre, pero los principales bancos advierten que «más lento no significa más bajo»
La Fed podría KEEP aumentando el costo de los préstamos durante más tiempo, según los principales bancos de inversión.
'Fed Knows Inflation Is a Killer:' Peter Brandt on Gold Outlook
As the U.S. Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to combat soaring inflation, commodities investor and Factor Trading founder Peter Brandt discusses how times of rising yields impact gold's price. "The Fed knows inflation is a killer and they need to address it."
Los antibióticos de Powell para las tasas de interés podrían tener éxito, pero no sin riesgos
Los aumentos de tasas son potencialmente letales, pero podrían curar con éxito la inflación y, en última instancia, revitalizar la economía.
China Arrests 93 for Crypto-Related Money Laundering; Bank of America Says Crypto Is Acting as Risk Asset
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, according to a report from Bloomberg. Authorities in China's Hunan province arrested 93 people for allegedly laundering up to RMB 40 billion ($5.6 billion) using crypto. Digital assets continue to act as risk assets, falling as global interest rates rise, Bank of America (BAC) said in a research report Friday.
Bitcoin Back Above $19K as Recession Concerns Loom
Bitcoin (BTC) trading up slightly Monday after slumping to lows under $19,000 over the weekend as concerns over a potential global recession heighten, triggered by high interest rates and energy shortages. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bank of England Hikes Rates to 2.25%; Jack Dorsey’s Block Slapped With Downgrade on Bitcoin Sentiment
The Bank of England raised its benchmark interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) to 2.25% in a continued fight against inflation. Plus, investment bank Mizuho downgraded shares of Jack Dorsey’s payments company Block to neutral from buy.
Has Bitcoin’s Price Hit Bottom Yet?
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading sideways around $19,000, as central banks around the world continue to raise interest rates in a bid to tame inflation. Matt Weller, global head of research at Forex.com, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss if bitcoin has already hit bottom amid global recession concerns.
