Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates as FOMC Indicates Further Rate Hikes to Come

Bitcoin consolidated marginally below $17,000, as market volatility remained high following the recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. In December’s meeting, the U.S Federal Reserve agreed to maintain hiking rates, with inflation still near historic highs. Ethereum also remained close to recent highs on Thursday. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) mostly consolidated on Thursday, as price … Read more

Germany’s 2022 Inflation Rate the Worst in More Than 30 Years

In a year that was characterized by surging energy and food prices, Germany’s average inflation rate in 2022 rose to 7.9% up from the 3.1% seen in 2021. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as the supply bottlenecks resulting from the war, are said to be among the factors that helped to drive up prices. … Read more