The US Federal Reserve did what many anticipated and lowered the key interest rates by 25 bps earlier today. Although such a move is typically regarded as bullish for risk-on assets like crypto, the reality is that the immediate effect has been anything but positive. Even before the FOMC meeting, though, many expected such behavior […]
The US government’s economic data blackout continues, with the shutdown entering day 23. There has been no September jobs report, any key inflation data, or initial jobless claims for weeks. Additionally, the Fed has lost access to key private jobs data from ADP, covering 20% of private workers, reported the WSJ and Kobeissi Letter. “The […]
Crypto markets have consolidated over the weekend with minor gains for the major assets, but no signs of renewed bullish momentum just yet. Despite the US government shutdown, the week ahead has a key inflation report delayed from September that is likely the last major piece of economic data the Federal Reserve will receive before its […]
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on Tuesday have rekindled some confidence in crypto markets, as the likelihood of rate cuts increases. In a speech about the central bank’s balance sheet, Powell openly acknowledged the rising “downside risks to unemployment” in a dovish signal that the central bank is preparing to ease monetary policy. “Rising downside […]
The ongoing US government shutdown is hampering policymakers’ efforts to analyze economic data, which could influence monetary policy. Crypto markets and stocks tanked on Friday and over the weekend in reaction to Donald Trump’s latest salvo of tariffs on China. President Trump announced that he will impose an additional 100% tariff on goods from China, […]
Powell delivered a speech at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, outlining the central bank’s economic outlook, which could heavily impact risk-on assets such as crypto. He said that GDP growth has moderated to around 1.5% in the first half of the year, down from 2.5% last year, and unemployment remains low at […]
Crypto markets spent most of the weekend flat but have taken a dip over the past few hours in the usual Monday morning retreat. All three US stock indices hit new all-time highs on Friday, driven by Fed rate cut optimism and tech sector strength. Market sentiment was also supported by positive vibes from the […]
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the first time since December on Wednesday, signaling concerns about a weakening labor market. The Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower its target range to 4% to 4.25%, in line with investor expectations. After the move, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a […]
Bitcoin prices have tapped $117,000 twice over the past couple of hours as the asset reached its highest level since August 23, almost four weeks ago. BTC gained 1.5% on the day, and almost 5% on the week, but had retreated slightly to $116,600 at the time of writing on Wednesday morning in Asia. The […]
Crypto markets ended last week on a high note with total capitalization topping $4 trillion again, but momentum waned over the weekend. Stock markets in the US reached record highs last week as markets fully priced in a 0.25% rate cut this week. However, the job market continued to signal weakness with a sharp jump […]