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Arthur Hayes connects Federal Reserve actions to a short-lived economic boost with ripple effects on Bitcoin and broader crypto markets, underscoring risks from yen carry trade unwinds. Go to Source
Bitcoin took a tumble on Tuesday, hitting a low of $61,455 per coin after peaking at $65,103 just three days prior. The crypto market downturn resulted in a shake-up, with $20.28 million in bitcoin long positions and $40.29 million in ether longs being liquidated. Crypto Market Stumbles: Bitcoin and Ethereum Face 2-3% Declines On Tuesday, … Read more
As August draws to a close with just four days left, bitcoin has slipped by 2.74% this month, leaving market watchers eager to see if September will bring better news. History hasn’t been kind to bitcoin in September; over the past 11 years, it has ended the month on a downward trend 72.73% of the … Read more
As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for a rate cut. Market participants are placing their bets, with expectations leaning toward either a 25 basis points (bps) reduction or a 50bps cut. However, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is urging the Fed … Read more
The positive correlation between the ETH/BTC pair and the US Dollar Index has strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision. Go to Source
The prediction market Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest that a rate cut during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in September is highly likely. However, BCA Research’s chief asset allocation strategist, Garry Evans, argues that even if rates are lowered, it won’t stop a recession in the United States. On the flip side, … Read more
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has cautioned about the U.S. dollar index falling substantially, “triggering a U.S. dollar crisis, crashing the economy, and sending consumer prices and long-term interest rates soaring.” Schiff further warned of higher inflation and stagflation, impacting consumer prices and interest rates. He criticized the Federal Reserve’s current strategies, cautioning against … Read more
Thomas Joseph Webster, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pace University, challenges the long-held belief in the Federal Reserve’s political independence in his comprehensive report, “The Myth of Fed Political Independence.” Webster’s research scrutinizes the relationship between fiscal and monetary policies, arguing that the Federal Reserve operates more as a political tool than an independent entity. … Read more
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed confidence in the central bank’s progress in reducing inflation, suggesting that rate cuts may be on the horizon. Speaking at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, Powell emphasized the Fed’s commitment to achieving its 2% inflation target while maintaining a strong labor market. Rate Cuts Possible as Powell Expresses Confidence … Read more
QCP Capital reports that the largest downward revision to U.S. payrolls in 15 years has raised concerns over the strength of the labor market. The report suggests that these revisions could influence the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates. QCP Capital: U.S. Payroll Revision and Fed Policy Shift Market Dynamics QCP Capital‘s latest insights highlight … Read more