Policy
Powell Announces 50BPS Interest Rate Hike in 2022’s Final FOMC Meeting
After the final FOMC meeting of 2022, FED announced it last interest rate increase of the year—50BPS
Total Stories
26
News
Fed
Section
Fed
Policy
Banks Warned of Crypto Risks but Allowed to Engage: Statement
The joint statement issued today by FED, the FDIC, and the OCC highlighted many of the risks posed by cryptocurrencies to banking institutions, but ultimately told banks to carry on.
Market Analysis
BTC Reclaims $17k, DOW Jumps 2%: How Powell Moved the Markets
Stocks and crypto rallied on Wednesday after Powell signaled the Fed could slow down its rate hike.
Market Analysis
US Dollar Holds Steady on Reassuring FOMC Minutes, Stocks Trend Upwards
US dollar capped its losses Thursday after tumbling over 1% on the release of the FOMC meeting minutes.
Policy
FED Raises Interest Rates By 75 BPS in 2022’s 6th Hike
The numbers are in and November’s FOMC meeting is bringing a 75 BPS hike.
Market Analysis
Bitcoin Breaches $20,000 as the Dollar Falls After Fed Expected to Slow Rate Hikes
Bitcoin broke above the $20,000 threshold for the first time in a month, while the euro regained its parity with the US dollar.
Policy
Congress Committee Asks the DoJ for Legal Assessment of CBDCs in the US
A Congress Financial Committee sent a letter asking the DoJ to provide its assessment of the need for a legal framework with regard to a US…
Latest
FED Raises Interest Rates by 75 BPS in 2022’s Fifth Hike
At a FOMC meeting on Wednesday, the FED announced an interest rate hike of 75 BPS bringing it up to 3%.
Market Analysis
Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip as Markets Await Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
Bitcoin and Ethereum slipped Friday as investors await the Fed's inflation message at the annual Jackson Hole Conference Friday.
Policy
Fed Hikes Rates By 75 BPS; What Does It Mean for the U.S. Economy?
The Federal Reserve announced a new interest rate hike of 75 BPS at the latest FOMC meeting to rein in raging inflation.
Market Analysis
BlackRock Plans for Markets to Dip More as 0.75% Rate Hike Seems Evident
BlackRock will not "buy the dip" as the firm expects markets to extend losses in the near future.
Market Analysis
The Fed’s Rate Hike Could Cost Jobs As Bitcoin Continues Selloff
Some policymakers argue it would be a big mistake to raise interest rates prematurely as it could potentially slow job growth.
Personal Finance
Why Is The Fed Urging Calm Ahead of Tapering Bond Purchases?
Some say the Fed has done a better job to bring in tapering than in 2013 by giving the market fair warning.