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US July Consumer Price Index Rose Slightly Faster Than Expected
A year-over-year gain of 5.4% may reflect an economy that’s still suffering from supply shortages while keeping up with increasing demand.
July Jobs Report: US Added 943,000, Beating Expectations
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.4%, a post-pandemic low, from 5.9% in June, according to the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fed Could Begin Tapering Bond Purchases Beginning October, Says Fed Governor Waller
According to Fed Governor Christopher Waller, the Federal Reserve could begin reducing its bond purchases as early as October. He cited the need to see consecutive strong job reports in August and September for tightening policy against rising inflation. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for the crypto markets and the wider U.S. economy.
Fed's Brainard Says US Can't Not Have a CBDC in a World in Which Others Have Them
Brainard said without a digital dollar the proliferation of stablecoins could fragment the payment system.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High After Late-Day Surge
Bitcoin hits its highest level since mid May and has risen more than 15% over the past week.
Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Near Zero, Still Sees Inflation as ‘Transitory’
Even while pressure mounts to taper its asset purchases, the central bank will continue its accommodative quantitative easing.
Financial Experts: Stablecoins Risky Like ‘Wildcat’ Bank Practices of 19th Century
The world of stablecoins could evolve into one reminiscent of the 19th century’s free banking period in the U.S., according to Yale economist Gary Gorton and U.S. Federal Reserve attorney Jeffery Zhang. "The Hash" hosts discuss whether they agree with this assessment of stablecoins, given the historical context of free banking and what government control of the money supply has done.
COVID-19 Stimulus Checks Fueled 'Modest' Jump in Bitcoin Price Last Year: Cleveland Fed
Policymakers should not be concerned, the researchers wrote: Only 0.02% of coronavirus-relief checks ended up in bitcoin.
Fed's Powell Says Stablecoins Need Stricter Regulation
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De reacts to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments to the House Financial Services Committee on the need to regulate stablecoins like bank deposits and money market funds. "The big question now is whether that will lead to any actual concrete regulations beyond just conversation," De said.
Jerome Powell: I'm 'Undecided' on the Benefits of CBDCs
The Federal Reserve chair said "the more direct route" would be to regulate stablecoins.
