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The Federal Reserve faces a difficult interest rate decision as resilient economic growth and persistent inflation create market uncertainty. Conflicting views between aggressive tightening and patie…
Gold trades above $4,408 per ounce, up 10.3% monthly, as cooling inflation data raises odds the Fed holds rates steady in September, boosting non-yielding gold's appeal.
Article on best CD rates notes Fed has paused cuts in 2026 with a rate hike now more likely than a cut, suggesting USD strength ahead as deposit rates remain elevated.
Fed's Kashkari calls for gradual rate hikes starting as early as September, citing inflation risk and strong economy, dissenting from FOMC's hold decision alongside two other regional presidents.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but eliminated its long-standing easing bias, signaling a hawkish shift. Updated economic projections revealed a divided FOMC expecting higher inflation…
The Bank of Canada maintained steady rates while acknowledging economic uncertainty. Governor Macklem highlighted risks from potential US trade tariffs and Middle Eastern conflicts, signaling a flexi…
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda signaled a potential rate hike due to rising inflation risks from the Middle East conflict. Concurrently, Japan's Q1 GDP is expected to be revised downward due to declinin…
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed Chair, pledging reform-oriented leadership. Markets show mixed signals as Trump signals independence for the Fed while hinting caution on rate hikes amid economic stre…
Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair, signaling potential rate cuts ahead. Markets rally on expectations of looser monetary policy and deregulation under his hawkish-turned-dovish tenure, supporting te…
Bitcoin remains resilient above a $60,000 support amid rising bond yields and dollar strength, as markets anticipate fiscal dominance and potential AI-driven economic shifts according to Fidelity's J…
GBPUSD hovers near $1.36 amid political turmoil and dovish Bank of England signals, pressuring the pound down from recent highs.
Liquidity returning post-US shutdown and the Fed's pivot to easing by Dec 1 could trigger a crypto market rally, supporting Bitcoin's price recovery toward high bullish targets amid easing monetary p…
Bitcoin is expected to benefit from US dollar debasement and inflation as investors rotate from overheated gold into undervalued alternative assets like BTC, positioning it for a Q4 surge amid rising…
An economist warns markets underprice rapid Fed rate cuts over the next 3-9 months, which could jolt Bitcoin higher; markets already priced 25bp cuts in September and expect further easing in October.