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FedWatch Advisors founder and CIO Ben Emons joins CoinDesk to discuss the crypto markets' reaction to the latest Consumer Price Index report and his bitcoin price outlook as U.S. inflation calms down in June.

Jul 11, 2024

Ben Emons, senior portfolio manager at NewEdge Wealth, shares his prediction on bitcoin's (BTC) price and explains why it could reach the $100,000 level based on the fundamental flows coming into the asset class.

May 20, 2024

NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio manager Ben Emons breaks down the recent trend in the metals market, as developments in AI drive demand for copper. Plus, the correlation between digital assets and macroeconomic conditions. And, insights on his portfolio allocation strategies and the possibility of a rate hike in the U.S.

May 20, 2024

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke above the $43,000 level in the last 24 hours, as the Federal Reserve signaled interest rate cuts for next year. NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio strategist Ben Emons shares his reaction to the central bank holding its benchmark fed funds rate range steady for the third consecutive time, along with his outlook on the cryptocurrency markets.

Dec 14, 2023

The price of bitcoin (BTC) nearly reached $36,000 in the last 24-hours. This comes as the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a second straight time. Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford, along with NewEdge Wealth Senior Portfolio Strategist Ben Emons, join "First Mover" to discuss the central bank's latest actions and the potential impact on the crypto markets. 

Nov 2, 2023

In his post-FOMC meeting press conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the disinflationary process has started. NewEdge Wealth Senior Portfolio Manager weighs in on that statement, saying, "not this year, maybe not even next year, but the year after we'll be in some mild deflation scenario."

Feb 2, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is testing the $24,000 level as traders react to another rate hike of 25 basis points from the Federal Reserve. NewEdge Wealth Senior Portfolio Manager Ben Emons discusses bitcoin's price action and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's statement that the "disinflationary process" has started.

Feb 2, 2023

261,000 U.S. jobs were added in October, beating economists' forecasts. The unemployment rate rose to 3.7% versus expectations for 3.6%. Medley Global Advisors Managing Director Ben Emons discusses the impact of the latest economic data on the crypto markets.

Nov 4, 2022

The October Jobs Report reveals U.S. nonfarm payrolls beat estimates and grew by 261,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%. This comes as the U.S. Federal Reserve is aiming to bring down inflation significantly. Medley Global Advisors Managing Director Ben Emons discusses the data and the implications for the crypto industry.

Nov 4, 2022

Medley Global Advisors Managing Director of Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons comments on the expected rake hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve Wednesday, saying a 100 point basis point hike is not off the table. Given the state of inflation, “we cannot exclude … larger moves than 75 [bps] in the future.”

Sep 21, 2022