The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), experienced a 3.2% increase over the 12 months ending in February, marginally higher by 0.1% compared to January’s CPI. This development is not being well-received by the financial markets, as the U.S. Federal Reserve might postpone any reductions in the benchmark federal funds rate. Persistent Inflation Pressures Fed, Leaving…
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This weekend, many are intrigued by the potential outcomes following the cessation of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP), launched amidst the significant banking collapses in March 2023. Some argue that the banking turmoil is far from over, suggesting it has merely been postponed, with institutions like New York Community Bancorp (NYCB)…
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The U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made it clear to the Senate Banking Committee that the Fed has no imminent plans to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC). During the hearing, Powell elaborated on the Fed’s current stance on CBDCs, emphasizing that while the concept is under study, the implementation of a…
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The Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly retook $68,000 on Thursday amid a dip in the US dollar following dovish remarks from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, coming within about 2% of the record highs it printed earlier in the week. Last at $67,500, the Bitcoin price is roughly 14% up versus the lows it printed…
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As the US Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) approaches its conclusion on March 11, 2024, the Bitcoin and crypto market stands at a critical juncture. Instituted in March 2023 in the aftermath of the sudden collapses of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank, the largest since the 2008 financial crisis, the BTFP has…
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This week, during a recent interview, the renowned geo-macro economist and acclaimed author Dr. Nomi Prins shared insights on the Federal Reserve’s future actions, particularly regarding whether the central bank will reduce the federal funds rate come March. Prins mentioned that we might see a form of quantitative easing (QE), though it might not manifest…
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Just one week following a dramatic plunge in New York Community Bancorp’s shares, which tumbled 40% in a single day at January’s close, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the bank’s credit rating to junk status. The bank’s troubles have ignited concerns over a potential banking contagion that continues to unsettle regional banks. On Wednesday, the recently…
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The state of Bitcoin (BTC) price action across multiple time frames has analysts at the edge of their seats. As of February 7, various technical formations suggest that the leading crypto appears poised for a critical breakout from the current consolidation. Is Bitcoin Preparing For A Big Move? Taking to X, Mags thinks Bitcoin is in for…
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Following the U.S. central bank’s decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, the turbulence in the commercial real estate market has sent shockwaves through the country’s banking sector and internationally as well. On Thursday, New York Community Bancorp witnessed a further 13% decline, while Japan’s Aozora Bank plunged to its lowest point in eight…
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Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, has offered an in-depth analysis of the current financial landscape and its potential impact on Bitcoin, especially in light of the recent challenges faced by New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) and the broader banking sector. Hayes’s analysis draws on the complex interplay between macroeconomic policies, banking sector health, and…
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