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Bitcoin (BTC) and risk assets have been under pressure ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. Ben Emons, managing director of global macro strategy at Medley Global Advisors, discusses his market outlook and the possibility of a 100 basis-point rate hike.

Sep 21, 2022

The Labor Department reported employers added 372,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. Medley Global Advisors Managing Director Ben Emons discusses what this means for bitcoin and why it should calm fears of a recession.

Jul 8, 2022

Medley Global Advisors Managing Director for Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons discusses the market reaction to the Federal Reserve’s historic 75 basis point interest rate hike, the highest since 1994. Plus, is bitcoin still an inflation hedge?

Jun 15, 2022

Medley Global Advisors Managing Director for Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons discusses the crypto market reaction to the Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis-point interest rate hike and the use of quantitative tightening to combat inflation. Plus, a conversation about bitcoin’s relationships with interest rates, equity markets and the NASDAQ.

May 5, 2022

Medley Global Advisors’ Ben Emons discusses BTC price action as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches a 40-year high of 8.5%. Emons explains bitcoin’s connection to inflation and the idea of “digital inflation,” noting the economic impact of rising gas prices.

Apr 13, 2022

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a quarter-point rate hike today. Ben Emons, managing director of Medley Global Advisors, discusses the potential impact of the Fed’s policy decisions on the crypto markets and the larger financial world.

Mar 16, 2022