Economics


Markets

Fed Hikes Rate at Fastest Pace in 22 Years, Will Start Shrinking Balance Sheet

The central bank is taking a hawkish stance as inflation is running at its highest level in four decades.

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell (Getty

Markets

Fed Meeting Decision Looks Baked, But Outlook Is Far From Certain

The Federal Open Market Committee is holding its two-day, closed-door meeting starting today.

Federal Reserve building (Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock)

Markets

Labor Costs Jump by Most in 2 Decades, Adding to Inflationary Surge

This move adds more pressure on the Federal Reserve to hike rates fast.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Bitcoin Trades Near $40K

BTC is on track for a 15% decline this month, compared with a 13% loss in ETH.

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Markets

US Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly, Amplifying Recession Fears

Headline GDP shrank 1.4%, data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed Thursday. Analysts were expecting a 1% increase.

Real GDP percentage change from preceding quarter (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes as Bearish Sentiment Pauses

The relief bounce in stocks and cryptos could be short-lived as recession risks linger.

Sell-off stabilizes (Shutterstock)

Markets

Crypto Market's Direction During a Recession Might Depend on Nasdaq

Analysts say as the broader stock market goes, so goes bitcoin when recession hits.

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Market Wrap: Cryptos Slip as Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $40K

BTC declined by as much as 4% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 2% dip in ETH.

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Fed's Powell Says 50 Basis Point Hike ‘On the Table’

The Federal Reserve chair spoke on a panel about the global economy presented by the International Monetary Fund.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on a panel hosted by the International Monetary Fund on April 21, 2022. (IMF)