Inflation


Markets

Americans See Inflation Plunging Next Year, New York Fed Survey Finds

Respondents to the widely considered survey expect inflation to run at 6.2% in 2023, which is down 0.6% from last month’s survey.

(Source: New York Fed Survey of Consumer Expectations)

Policy

Bank of England Raises Interest Rate by Most Since 1995

At 1.75%, the rate is now the highest since the start of the global financial crisis in late 2008.

El Banco de Inglaterra sube las tasas en 50 puntos base. (PeterRoe/Pixabay)

Videos

Bitcoin Up After July Fed Rate Hike Announcement

Bitcoin and other risk-on assets trending higher following U.S. Federal Reserve officials this week reiterating plans to keep raising interest rates higher to tamp down soaring inflation. Separately, the job market remains strong. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Opinion

Lessons From the Turkish Government's Hasty Attempt to Regulate Cryptocurrencies

Grassroots action effectively stymied the quick adoption of bad crypto legislation.

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Markets

Bitcoin Trades Cautiously Even as Real Yield, Dollar Support Bullish Stance

The U.S. 10-year real yield has dropped 46 basis points in two weeks, offering bullish cues to risk assets, including bitcoin.

Bitcoin in stasis as real yield hits two-month low. (Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay)

Markets

What Is the Definition of ‘Recession?’ And Does Bitcoin Care?

The "two quarters" standard is simple, but the definition by the National Bureau of Economic Research gives policymakers much-needed wiggle room. For bitcoin, the semantics don't matter.

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Markets

Janet Yellen Sees No Recession, Calls US Economy ‘Exceptionally Strong’

The Treasury Secretary stressed job growth during a press conference after the release of 2Q GDP data.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at Thursday's press conference discussing GDP data. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Markets

Ether, Solana Lead Losses Among Major Cryptos, Analysts See Further Declines After Fed Rate Hikes

No clear buy signal emerged for bitcoin and a poor macroeconomic situation still dominates, one analyst said.

Dos legisladores apoyaron el aumento en las tasas de interés a riesgo de reducir el crecimiento económico. (Peter Cade/Getty Images)