Australia maintains room for further interest rate cuts despite holding onto inflation at 2.4% in April, while New Zealand’s Reserve Bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis […]
Central Banks Explore Blockchain for Monetary Policy
Central banks are venturing into blockchain technology not just because of its trendy status, but because every aspect of their financial ecosystem, from settlement rails to asset custody, […]
Bank of Japan Indicates Major Interest Rate Hikes Ahead Amidst Rising Japanese Inflation
Major central banks are sending crucial signals impacting the cryptocurrency market. The Bank of Japan (BOJ), known for its ultra-loose monetary policy, is hinting at a significant change […]
Central Banks Confront New Monetary Policy Hurdles at Tokyo Conference
The Bank of Japan’s annual conference, set to begin this Tuesday in Tokyo, echoes the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium. This year’s event will bring together influential economists […]
CME FedWatch: Markets Predict No June Rate Cut
Market expectations for a change in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction remain largely unchanged, as CME Group’s ‘FedWatch’ tool indicates only a 5.6% chance of a 25 […]
Federal Reserve Weighs Rate Cuts, Potentially Boosting Crypto Markets
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee suggests interest rate cuts could occur within 10 to 16 months, potentially impacting financial and crypto markets. While the possibility […]
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Reserve Independence: Impacts for Crypto Markets
The U.S. Supreme Court has made a significant ruling, upholding the independence of the Federal Reserve Chair. This decision directly impacts both cryptocurrency markets and central bank policy […]
Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Fed Chair Independence, Impacting Markets
A recent US Supreme Court ruling has bolstered the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed), protecting its leadership from political pressure. This decision potentially strengthens the central bank’s […]
Fed Halts Bond Purchases, Triggering Crypto Market Reactions
The Federal Reserve’s decision to halt bond purchases in May 2025 has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency market. Key takeaways from this shift include a decline in Bitcoin […]
Waller Hints at Potential 2025 Interest Rate Cuts Linked to Tariff Reductions
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has indicated a possible shift in interest rates towards cuts in 2025, contingent on favorable progress regarding tariffs. His comments were made during […]
Understanding the Federal Reserve’s Strategy: Global Impact on Markets
The Federal Reserve (the U.S. central bank) wields significant influence globally, shaping both the domestic American economy and international markets through its policies. Its decisions impact capital flows, […]
CBN Keeps MPR Steady at 27.50% Despite Inflation Easing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decided to keep its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 27.50% after a significant 300th meeting on May 19-20, 2025. This decision […]
Central Banks Test ‘Instant’ Monetary Policy Changes Using Blockchain
Central banks are accelerating their exploration of blockchain technology by testing a prototype tool that could allow them to implement monetary policy changes instantaneously in tokenized financial environments, […]
Upcoming Economic Calendar: Key Events and Data Releases to Watch
Wednesday will see a series of key speeches from Fed officials, including Harker and Daly, followed by the release of initial jobless claims for the week ending May […]
NY Fed & BIS Launch Project Pine to Explore Tokenized Markets
The New York Federal Reserve and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have launched Project Pine, an initiative focused on tokenizing monetary policy tools in wholesale financial markets. […]