Coinshares: Fed’s Trim Lands Softly; Bitcoin Stays Flat and Volatility Tightens

The Federal Reserve finally trimmed rates—and bitcoin basically yawned, according to Coinshares’ Head of Research James Butterfill, who says traders want proof this is a real pivot, not a polite tap on the brakes. Butterfill: Rate Cut Hype Fades; Bitcoin Waits for Real Pivot Signal Bitcoin (BTC) has treaded water for three months while volatility … Read more

Fed ‘Dot Plot’ Projects More Rate Cuts by End of 2025 and Beyond

The curious chart introduced by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2012 shows that the Fed’s top brass expects several more interest‑rate cuts over the next two years. Fed Signals Sustained Rate Cuts Through 2027 Wednesday’s interest rate reduction by the U.S. Federal Reserve didn’t raise any eyebrows, but a quick review of the so-called Fed … Read more

Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut as Futures and Prediction Markets Show Near-Certain Trim

According to the CME Fedwatch tool and prediction markets, traders are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will trim rates tomorrow when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathers. On top of that, Stephen Miran, a key economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, snagged Senate confirmation on Sept. 15, 2025, to join the Federal Reserve’s … Read more

From Bombers to Basis Points: Traders Eye Fed Rate Cut in July Amid Rising Tensions

As the globe fixates on America’s involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the probability of a July quarter-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve has edged up by a percentage point, reaching 15.5%. Rate Cut Radar Lights Up After U.S. Hits Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Just two days ago—after the latest Federal … Read more

Zero Percent: Switzerland Reverts to 0% Rates to Counter Deflation Pressure

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its key interest rate to 0% on June 19, 2025, reinstating a zero interest rate policy (ZIRP) effective immediately. SNB Joins Zero-Rate Club After Sixth Consecutive Cut The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 0%, effective June 20, 2025. This decision marks … Read more

Schiff Criticizes Trump’s Rate Cut Idea, Says Transition to Manufacturing Economy Requires Higher Rates

Economist Peter Schiff has said he disagrees with U.S. President Trump’s idea that lowering interest rates would help the U.S. shift to a manufacturing-based economy. Schiff: Lowering Interest Rates Counterproductive Economist Peter Schiff has panned the idea supported by then-U.S. President Donald Trump that lowering interest rates could help America transition from an import-dependent economy … Read more