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As detailed in a Bloomberg report, President Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to authorize the dismissal of senior figures within two autonomous federal agencies. The report posits that such a move might carve a legal pathway for Trump to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, challenging long-standing norms insulating the central bank from … Read more
Speculation surrounding a potential emergency rate cut by the Federal Reserve has grown more fervent, fueled by escalating anxieties over an economic slowdown catalyzed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade battle. Speculators Bet on Emergency Rate Trump’s declaration of broad tariffs targeting global trading partners has rattled financial markets, triggering a steep Wall Street downturn … Read more
The central bank indicated that the meeting will be held to discuss “discount rates to be charged by the Federal Reserve Banks.” Fed to Hold Private Meeting as Market Speculation Heats up The U.S. Federal Reserve quietly published a notification on its website showing it will hold a closed board meeting on Monday, April 7, … Read more
The Fed chair warns inflation could spiral and growth collapse as sweeping new tariffs batter the economy, with consequences now seen as severe and long-lasting. Powell Drops the Hammer: Inflation May Spiral as Tariffs Rip Through Economy Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a stark warning about the inflationary consequences of rising tariffs during his … Read more
From Saylor’s $10M BTC buy (a rounding error), to Ripple’s lawsuit win, to Solana’s cringey ad, last week’s crypto headlines were dwarfed by the real forces driving markets: inflation, war, and a global liquidity pivot. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get … Read more
The fed pauses rate hikes, gold hits an all-time high, XRP bulls take charge after SEC decision, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review The Federal Reserve held rates steady and reduced its Treasury redemption cap. Gold surged to a historic $3,038 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty. In crypto, XRP … Read more
Bitcoin surged past $85,000 after the Fed signaled it would slow quantitative tightening, sparking renewed optimism across crypto markets. With rate cuts now expected as early as June, bullish sentiment is returning but risks remain. FOMC Surprise Fuels BTC Rally, But Caution Lingers Bitcoin saw a sharp rally past $85,000 following the Federal Reserve’s latest … Read more
The U.S. central bank opted to hold the federal funds rate steady within the range of 4.25% to 4.50%, emphasizing that “inflation remains somewhat elevated.” Powell Highlights Tariff Challenges in Economy, Fed Adjusts Financial Strategy Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve announced a strategic adjustment to its balance sheet normalization efforts, declaring it would “slow the pace … Read more
In recent months, we engaged artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to extract their forecasts on bitcoin and gold prices. On a separate occasion, before Donald Trump’s election in 2024, we challenged them to predict the next U.S. president. This time, we assembled 11 diverse AI models and posed a new question: Will the U.S. central bank … Read more
This week, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) reintroduced H.R. 1846, the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act, aiming to dismantle the central bank and repeal the 1913 Federal Reserve Act. A Congressional Push to Abolish the Fed The bill proposes a one-year transition period to dissolve the Board of Governors and the twelve regional Federal Reserve banks. … Read more
