For the crypto and broader financial market, FOMC day is upon us once again today. And analysts agree that today’s meeting will be one of the most important in recent years. Kurt S. Altrichter, a financial advisor and founder of Ivory Hill, even describes today’s FOMC meeting as the “most important of your life.” In…
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According to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the choice to maintain the federal funds rate in its current range was driven by concerns about ongoing inflation and economic instability. Economic Instability and Inflation Keep Fed Rates Steady At the June 11-12 meeting, the FOMC highlighted that although inflation has…
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Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren has outlined the potential for two interest rate cuts this year. He cited recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) discussions and stabilizing inflation trends. “I am expecting we’ll probably get some more favorable inflation numbers over the next couple of months,” he opined. ‘I Don’t Think We’re Down to…
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On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to maintain the benchmark interest rates at their highest in 23 years. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members noted that although inflation has subsided, it still “remains elevated.” No Change in Federal Funds Rate; Fed Continues Watchful Eye on Inflation Risks On Wednesday, the…
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In the lead-up to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, the Bitcoin and crypto market is experiencing a severe downtrend. BTC price has plunged roughly -10% in the past two days, and Ethereum (ETH) is down -12% in the same period. The anticipation surrounding the Fed’s stance on interest…
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After a challenging two weeks resulting in a 21% drop, the Bitcoin (BTC) price rebounded emphatically, closing last week on a strong note. The premier cryptocurrency witnessed a surge that saw it end with a Doji Hammer candle on its weekly chart, signaling a potential bullish reversal. Notably, this uptick has propelled Bitcoin’s value back…
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In November, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), a principal measure of inflation, registered a modest rise of 0.1%, maintaining a consistent annual increase of 3.1%. This minor growth in prices reflects subtle economic shifts, with energy costs witnessing a marked reduction, in contrast to the gradual rise in expenses for housing and food. U.S.…
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Bitcoin heads into November to tackle the Fed rate decision day after BTC’s price cements its second-best month of 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) has seen its highest monthly close since May 2022 after “Uptober” delivered near 30% BTC price gains. BTC/USD 1-month chart. Source: TradingView Monthly close boosts Bitcoin bull market hopes Data from Cointelegraph Markets…
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Bitcoin holds higher BTC price levels into what looks to be a crunch week for crypto markets across the board. Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week at comfortable highs as traders square off over BTC price action to come. As macroeconomic uncertainty continues to grow, Bitcoin is cementing its new trading zone above $30,000. The…
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QCP Capital Cites ‘Lack of News Flow’ for Bitcoin’s Price Decline Amid Market Doldrums
On Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT, bitcoin hovered just around the $65,000 mark. QCP Capital published its market commentary, attributing the downturn in the crypto economy to a lack of news flow and stagnant markets. In such a market, with minimal positive news to spur buying, existing crypto holders may lose confidence and patience. Crypto…
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