Cryptocurrency investments often utilize interest rates to attract returns. Two key figures, APR (Annual Percentage Rate) and APY (Annual Percentage Yield), are commonly used, but understanding their differences […]
Will Powell Signal Rate Cuts in St. Louis?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell takes center stage at the Community Bank Research Conference in St. Louis today, offering insights into economic trends and potentially hinting at future […]
IMF Chief Predicts Fed Action on Rates Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In an interview with CNBC, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addressed the global economic outlook and provided insights into the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate adjustments. Acknowledging market […]
Federal Reserve Shows Cautious Approach: Minutes Suggest Interest Rate Hikes to Continue
New minutes from the Federal Reserve meeting reveal increased support for keeping interest rates at current levels, rather than cutting them by half a percentage point. This cautious […]
Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady, No Change in Policy Announced
The Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate target range at 5.25% to 5.50%, signaling a continued cautious approach to the economy. This decision was made following the FOMC […]
Federal Reserve Weighs Ending Balance Sheet Reduction Program
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming September meeting minutes could shed light on its potential decision regarding the ongoing balance sheet reduction program. The Fed has been gradually shrinking its […]
Federal Reserve Expected to Lower Interest Rates This Fall
Market predictions suggest that the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates in October, with a 95.1% probability according to CME’s FedWatch tool. The likelihood of maintaining […]
FED Official Differing Opinions Spark Uncertainty About Interest Rates
Disagreement among Federal Reserve officials regarding the timing and extent of interest rate cuts has emerged. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari expressed concerns that rising electricity demand could […]
Kansas City Fed President Calls for Continued Policy Tightness Amid Inflation Concerns
Kansas City Federal Reserve President James Schmid favors maintaining current interest rate levels, arguing against further cuts in the face of persistent inflation. Emphasizing the need to strike […]
End of ZIRP Fuels Stablecoin Supercycle, Says Paradigm Co-Founder
Matt Huang, co-founder of Paradigm, offers insights into the current state of cryptocurrency markets in a recent interview with PANews. He challenges the view that cryptocurrencies are simply […]
Federal Reserve Interest Rates: Uncertainty Rises as Shutdown Impacts Economic Outlook
Investor sentiment is cautious as the Federal Reserve prepares its October decision on interest rates, facing a backdrop of economic uncertainty fueled by the ongoing partial government shutdown. […]
Federal Reserve Expected to Lower Interest Rates in October
Market analysts predict a significant shift in monetary policy with a high probability (96.2%) of a 25 basis point interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve in October, […]
Federal Reserve Emphasizes Data for Future Policy Decisions Before FOMC
Ahead of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Milan emphasized that timely access to data is critical in informing monetary policy decisions. He stressed that relying […]
JPMorgan Economist Sees Fed Rate Cut Approaching
Michael Feroli, an economist at JPMorgan, predicts that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 4.0% to 4.25%, possibly as […]
Trump’s Interest Rate Stance Fuels Market Debate
Donald Trump’s renewed calls for lower interest rates have ignited discussions about economic policy, impacting stock and cryptocurrency markets. During an interview on September 12th, as reported by […]