Bessent states there’s a strong possibility Trump will appoint a new Fed chair before Christmas.
Potential Change at the Federal Reserve On Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that it’s “very likely” President Trump will announce a new Federal Reserve Chairman to succeed Jerome Powell by Christmas. Bessent, who is heading the search for Powell’s replacement, mentioned that he has just one more interview to conduct. He refrained from guessing […]
Bitcoin Prepared for a Major Price Shock from the Fed After Unexpected Change
Updated on November 25. This post was originally published on November 23. Bitcoin has seen a modest recovery this week, after a steep decline that had it plummeting toward $80,000. I guess it’s fair to say that there’s growing concern about the possibility of a significant crash in Bitcoin prices. The recent downturn follows a […]
EUR/USD rises slightly as chances of Fed easing increase.
On Monday, the EUR/USD pair saw a slight increase of over 0.10%, with the US dollar gaining strength, even in light of some less aggressive remarks from Federal Reserve officials. The dollar stood at 1.1525 after peaking at 1.1550 earlier in the day. The euro edges up as market considers potential December rate cuts Recent […]
Bitcoin Experiences Its Longest Losing Streak Since 2024 as Fed Repricing Drives Cautious Recovery
Simply put A major spot market index has jumped to its second-highest point this year, indicating a possible bottom. Options traders are taking precautions against further declines, accumulating puts in the $85,000 to $80,000 range. Decrypt suggests Bitcoin might dip below $80,000 before making a recovery by year’s end. Even with Bitcoin beginning to recover […]
Japanese Yen weakens to around 156.50 amid mixed signals from the Fed
The USD/JPY pair saw slight gains, hovering around 156.50 in early Monday trading in Asia. If the expectations surrounding a more dovish Federal Reserve begin to lessen, it could bolster the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen. Traders are particularly attentive to the upcoming U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) report for September, set to be […]
Fed president considers rate cuts as global brokerages disagree on job report predictions
New York Fed President Discusses Interest Rates and Labor Market On Friday, New York Fed President John Williams mentioned that there’s potential for “further correction in the short term” regarding interest rates. Traders are increasingly leaning towards a quarter-point cut at the Fed’s upcoming December meeting. Williams emphasized that the current weakness in the labor […]
Bitcoin Falls Under $87K as Chances of Fed Rate Cut Diminish, $900M Liquidated
Bitcoin dropped to an intraday low of $86,329, representing a 31% decrease from its peak of over $126,000 in early October. bitcoin news On Thursday, Bitcoin fell below the $87,000 mark for the first time since April, as traders recalibrated their expectations regarding a potential interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. This was influenced […]
Dollar strengthens as robust US employment numbers reduce chances of Fed rate cuts
Dollar Strength Continues as U.S. Job Growth Surges NEW YORK, Nov 20 – The dollar strengthened against most major currencies on Thursday, buoyed by indications of increased U.S. job growth in September. Analysts interpreted these signs as a likely pause in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in December. Freshly released data indicated that […]
Gold rises as caution grows; traders anticipate Fed Minutes
Gold Sees Uptick Amid Global Market Caution Gold (XAU/USD) experienced a slight increase on Wednesday, fueled by renewed interest in safe-haven assets amid a risk-averse trend in the global markets. As of the latest updates, XAU/USD is trading at approximately $4,115, marking nearly a 1% rise and continuing its recovery after dipping below the $4,000 […]
Dollar Index stays near 99.50 as chances of Fed rate cuts decrease
US Dollar Index Update The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar’s performance against six key currencies, is holding firm after three consecutive days of gains, trading around 99.60 during European hours on Wednesday. Interestingly, the dollar might strengthen further since the likelihood of the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates in December has decreased. […]