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Inflation
Fed Officials Discussed Shrinking Assets by Up to $95B a Month
The Federal Reserve said it is "well placed" to start reducing its holdings starting in May.
Observers Cautious for Bitcoin as US Inflation-Adjusted Bond Yield Hits 2-Year High
Typically rising borrowing costs hurt risk assets, one research firm said.
Fed’s Brainard Says Balance Sheet Reduction to Happen Rapidly
The speech comes a day before the Federal Open Market Committee will release minutes of its March meeting that will provide more details about the central bank's plan.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Hits 40-Year High at 6.4%
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that rates rose 6.4% in February, the highest pace since 1982. “The Hash” group discusses the impact high inflation has on everyday consumers and their savings while noting cryptocurrency’s role as an alternative to the traditional financial system.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Up 6.4% in February to Four-Decade High
Bitcoin remained roughly flat after the release of the Commerce Department's report.
Sudan's Central Bank Warns Against Using Crypto as Economy Suffers: Report
The bank said that cryptos carry high risks, including financial crime, piracy and loss of value.
Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Stance on Inflation Could Hurt Crypto
Interest rate hikes could drive down crypto, especially because of its strong correlation with traditional financial markets, analysts say.
Crypto: Risk Asset or Inflation Hedge?
Marc Chandler, Bannockburn Global Forex managing director and chief market strategist, shares his analysis on the current state of the crypto markets amid rising fears of an impending recession and the declining purchasing power of wages. Chandler explains why he believes “crypto is acting more like a risk asset than inflation protection” amid widespread economic uncertainty.
CME Open Interest Suggests Downtrend Is Over
Federal Reserve Chariman Jerome Powell says the Fed will consider more aggressive rate hikes to tame inflation. The statement sent bitcoin trading in the red Monday along with traditional markets.