FOMC

Policy

Fed Meeting Preview: Investors Eager for Rate Cut Clues

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is set to announce the bank's rate decision on Wednesday, with investors awaiting guidance on the monetary policy outlook ahead.

Tim FriesJan 31, 20243 min read

Market Analysis

Fed Minutes Due Today, Here’s What the Market Expects

New Fed minutes data is expected to include a "superficially hawkish rhetoric" that rate-hiking cycle may not be over. However, that's not what investors actually think.

Tim FriesNov 21, 20233 min read

Forex

The US Dollar Nears 15-Month Low as FOMC Decision Looms

The US dollar dropped to a near 15-month low on Tuesday.

Tim FriesJul 18, 20233 min read

Policy

The FED Hikes Interest Rate by 25 BPS Amid Banking Turmoil

At the May FOMC meeting, the FED decided to again raise interest rates by 25 BPS.

Tim FriesMay 3, 20233 min read

Policy

March Brings Another 25 BPS Hike Despite Worries Stemming From Bank Crisis

After probably the most nervously-watched meeting in months, the FOMC announced it is again raising interest rates by 25 basis points.

Tim FriesMar 22, 20233 min read

Policy

First FOMC Meeting of 2023 Brings a 25BPS Hike

After the first FOMC meeting of 2023, the Committee announced it would be raising interest rates by 25 basis points.

Tim FriesFeb 1, 20233 min read

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

Tim FriesDec 14, 20223 min read

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.

Tim FriesNov 2, 20224 min read

Market Analysis

Bitcoin Falls to 3-Week Low as Fed Minutes Spook Markets

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fell sharply Friday, just two days after the FOMC released minutes from its July meeting, where it said inflation remains at "unacceptably…

Tim FriesAug 19, 20223 min read

Crypto

Latest FOMC Meeting Leaves Investors Risk Averse, On-Chain Data Shows

On-chain data suggests increased volatility and a decline in continued funding rate as the Fed's set its intended rate hike for March.

Kingsley AloFeb 1, 20224 min read

Policy

Paul Tudor Jones Supports Buying Crypto if Fed Stays on Path Tomorrow

The billionaire hedge fund manager says he might 'go all in on the inflation trades' depending on the Fed's move.

Tim FriesJun 15, 20215 min read

Market Analysis

Bitcoin Hodlers Rejoice as the Fed Commits to USD Devaluation

Whatever the end outcome may be, future economists will look back at this period and form new policies accordingly.

Tim FriesMar 19, 20214 min read