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Goldman Sachs Delays Fed Rate Cut Forecast to Dec. 2026
Goldman Sachs has delayed its Federal Reserve rate cut forecast by one quarter. The bank now expects the first cut in December 2026 and the second in March 2027. Energy...
Trump Claims Interest Rates are Too High, Slams Powell’s Decisions
US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a “disaster for America” and saying interest rates remain too high. The remarks came alongside...
Fed Chair Changes Keep Triggering Bitcoin Crash Cycles
Crypto analyst Rand Group pointed to a recurring pattern between Bitcoin cycles and Federal Reserve leadership changes. In a post on X, he wrote, “But this time will be different...
Jerome Powell Delivers Likely Last Speech, Rates Unchanged
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% after its April policy meeting, matching market expectations. This was the third straight meeting with no change in...
Federal Reserve Meeting Wednesday Puts Markets on Alert: What To Expect
Global markets are heading into Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision with caution, even as investors largely expect policymakers to keep interest rates unchanged. With inflation still above target, geopolitical risks feeding...
Bipartisan PACE Act Seeks Fed Rail Access for Crypto Firms
U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Sam Liccardo introduced a crypto bill on Thursday. The measure would let qualified payment firms seek direct access to Federal Reserve payment rails. Lawmakers said...
Fed Independence in Focus as Kevin Warsh Grilled by Lawmakers
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has triggered a high-stakes confirmation battle, with lawmakers weighing independence against political pressure. As the Senate Banking Committee...
Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Reveals Crypto-Linked Investments in Financial Filing
Kevin Warsh’s financial disclosure is drawing fresh attention as his Federal Reserve nomination approaches a key confirmation stage. The filing not only highlights a fortune exceeding $190 million but also...
What Are the Odds of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts in June Amid US-Iran War and Ceasefire
The odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts in June are in flux after the recent US-Iran ceasefire. Analysts, including Mohamed A. El-Erian, note that markets are closely watching US economic...
Fed Rate Hike Odds Surge to 46.9% as Cuts Drop to Zero
Trader Crypto Rover reported on X that the chances of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026 have risen to 46.9%. At the same time, expectations for a rate cut...
Lawmaker Questions Kansas City Fed’s Recent Approval of Special Account for Kraken
US lawmaker Maxine Waters has raised questions over the Kansas City Federal Reserve’s decision to approve a special account for Kraken Financial. The approval allows Kraken, a Wyoming-chartered Special Purpose...
Fed Confirms CBDC Pause While Expanding Digital Asset Oversight
Federal Reserve officials have confirmed that the U.S. central bank is not looking into the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), stating that earlier work in this area...
Three Key Conditions Needed for Fed Rate Hikes as US-Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Risks
Rising geopolitical tensions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict are affecting expectations for Federal Reserve policy, as surging oil prices raise concerns. Wall Street is questioning whether the central bank could...
Fed’s Waller Cites Middle East Tensions, Holds Steady Rates
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned Friday that escalating Middle East tensions could drive inflation higher, but he sees no immediate need to raise interest rates. The closure of...
Bitcoin Falls Below $71K as Fed Signals No Rate Cuts
Today, Bitcoin price slipped below $71,000 after the Federal Reserve signaled it is not ready to cut interest rates, weakening expectations of near-term liquidity support. The latest FOMC decision kept...
Trump Calls for Emergency Rate Cuts as Crypto Market Awaits Fed Move
The crypto market has surged steadily over the past week, with Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, climbing above the $74,000 support on Monday, boosting users’ confidence in a...
Fed Proposes to Codify Removal of ‘Reputation Risk’ from Bank Rules
The Federal Reserve Board has requested public comments on February 23, 2026, to remove “reputation risk” from bank supervision permanently. Vice Chair Michelle Bowman leads this effort to refocus oversight...
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, Draws Market Focus
President Donald J. Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The announcement immediately drew attention across financial markets....
DOJ Examines Powell Testimony Amid Fed Renovation Controversy
Federal prosecutors are reviewing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress tied to the Fed’s renovation project. Powell claims that the Justice Department (DOJ) served subpoenas and raised...
U.S. House Lawmakers Introduce Safe Harbor Bill for Stablecoins and Staking
According to a report, U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan discussion draft on digital asset taxation that would create a safe harbor for certain stablecoin transactions and offer a compromise...
Federal Reserve Rewrites Rules for Banks Engaging in Crypto Innovation
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday withdrew a 2023 policy statement that had effectively restricted certain state-chartered banks, including uninsured institutions, from engaging in innovative financial activities such as crypto-related...
Altseason Canceled? ‘No Liquidity’ Means Pain for Bag Holders Until 2026
Altcoins stayed rangebound as Bitcoin dominance climbed toward 59% and liquidity stayed tight. Analysts tied the drift to liquidity, not headlines, with Bitcoin absorbing most fresh demand. Interestingly, analysts claim...
Trump Interviews Waller as Fed Chair Search Stretches Into Early 2026 Decision
U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing the search for the next Federal Reserve chair, with Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller scheduled for an interview on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The...
Three Cuts, Three Dumps: Why Bitcoin Drops Every Time the Fed Eases
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times in three months, lowering the target range from 4.25%+ down to 3.50%-3.75%. Each cut came with the same short-term effect,...
Can Bitcoin and Altcoins Stage a Strong Comeback as the FOMC Decision Nears?
Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider crypto market are heading into a key Federal Reserve week as traders position around today’s FOMC decision. The Federal Reserve’s FOMC will announce its policy...
