FOMC

One key driver behind talk of a swift end to this cutting cycle is around surprisingly stubborn inflation

After getting snubbed by a Santa rally at the end of December, Wall Street may be due for a bump in January

Crypto has had a rough week after the most recent FOMC meeting

Over one year it felt like we’ve been through five different versions of the Fed

Going into an FOMC meeting, a constellation of factors come together to affect the event’s price outcome

We’re still a few days out from the “Santa rally window,” but a breakout in equities and crypto could be imminent

Analysts are anticipating November’s annual CPI figure to come in at 2.7%, a moderate uptick from October

There’s a lot of confusion as to why the Fed might still be cutting rates despite what looks to be an economy doing pretty well

Something very interesting showed up in the FOMC November meeting minutes this week

Inflation is higher than it was in 2016, and the Fed is just at the beginning of its rate-cutting cycle

Odds of a second 25bps cut in December are now at 66%, according to CME Group

With respect to today’s FOMC meeting, Powell needs to carefully consider where he wants to attempt guiding yields

Fed funds futures markets were pricing in a 99.2% likelihood that the committee announces a 25bps cut tomorrow

It’s crucial to look at the broad economy and not just the overnight rate that the Fed talks about

Despite short-term boost, Bybit executive warns investors of “potential challenges posed by economic uncertainty and market fluctuations”

Plus, Trump’s purchase of burgers and diet cokes with $950 worth of BTC

The decision comes “in light of the progress on inflation and the balance of risks,” according to an FOMC statement

The Fed could opt for a 25bps cut considering Tuesday’s better-than-expected US retail sales data, industry executive argues

Plus, a look at BTC ETFs’ performance so far this year

Plus, unpacking what’s happening — or not happening — with bitcoin ETF (and other crypto) options

Powell, as expected, did not give any hints as to the size of September’s rate cut, but markets seem more confident that a 50 bps cut could be in the cards

Plus, the key bitcoin price levels to watch

Plus, what Dems had to say about Kamala Harris and crypto

Friday’s report from the Labor Department coincides with disappointing tech earnings to add additional headwinds