News with the tag "the Federal Reserve"

Mr. President Donald Trump is the most unpredictable person on the planet. Turns out, Jerome Powell has been in direct and frequent talks with the White House, despite the president’s very public dislike of him. Kevin Hassett, Trump’s top economic adviser and the director of the National Economic Co...

U.S. states like Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania are exploring Bitcoin as a reserve asset to hedge against inflation. However, experts like Nic Carter caution that its volatility could destabilize the global financial system. Despite these risks, Bitcoin’s growing adoption suggests it could play a lar...

In September 2024, the crypto market rose by 8%, thanks to global economic decisions. A key factor was the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.5%, which boosted investor confidence. While DeFi markets flourished with increased activity, the NFT market continued to struggle in th...

Before the US Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision on September 18, analysts were majorly expecting a smaller cut of 0.25%. The decision comes amid growing concerns about economic conditions, with many drawing similarities between the current economy and that of 2007. The dollar has ...

The US Dollar System is a complex network of institutions, regulators, and mechanisms that work together to maintain the stability and functionality of the world’s primary reserve currency. An impressive, recently-created, infographic by Sam Baker, a Research Analyst at Bitcoin startup River offers ...