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St. Louis Fed’s James Bullard Would ‘Support Starting the Taper in November’ to React to Inflation

St. Louis Fed’s James Bullard Would ‘Support Starting the Taper in November’ to React to InflationSt. Louis Federal Reserve president James Bullard told the press on Tuesday that he thinks the U.S. central bank needs to wind down the buying of $80 billion worth of monthly bond purchases. Bullard says he would support tapering starting as early as November, in order to “react to possible upside risks to inflation next […]

The United States Government Should Acquire 20% of the Bitcoin (BTC) Network, Says Michael Saylor – Here’s Why

US Inflation Expectations Highest Since 2013, Gas Prices Skyrocket, Supply Chains Buckle

US Inflation Expectations Highest Since 2013, Gas Prices Skyrocket, Supply Chains BuckleAmericans are still concerned about dealing with inflation, as the cost of goods and services has continued to rise significantly in a short period of time. The Federal Reserve has published the latest Survey of Consumer Expectations report and U.S. households believe inflation will be up 5.3% one year from now. In addition to the […]

The United States Government Should Acquire 20% of the Bitcoin (BTC) Network, Says Michael Saylor – Here’s Why

Survey: 1 in 10 Irish Investors, Quarter of Young People Hold Cryptocurrencies

Survey: 1 in 10 Irish Investors, Quarter of Young People Hold CryptocurrenciesInvestors in Ireland are attracted to digital opportunities offering better returns and often find them online, a new survey has indicated. According to the poll, 11% of investors have already bought a digital asset and a quarter of the young Irish are betting on cryptocurrencies. Low Interest Rates, Search for Long-Term Returns Push More Irish […]

The United States Government Should Acquire 20% of the Bitcoin (BTC) Network, Says Michael Saylor – Here’s Why

New York Fed’s Consumer Inflation Report Expects US Inflation to Hit 5.2% by Next Year

New York Fed’s Consumer Inflation Report Expects US Inflation to Hit 5.2% by Next YearAmericans are still very concerned about inflation as the latest Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) report from August indicates that U.S. consumers expect inflation to be 5.2% a year from now. The SCE response data hasn’t been this high since 2013, and it’s increased since the month prior, when U.S. residents expected 4.9% at the […]

The United States Government Should Acquire 20% of the Bitcoin (BTC) Network, Says Michael Saylor – Here’s Why

New York Fed Survey Shows Inflation Expectations Highest Ever Recorded

New York Fed Survey Shows Inflation Expectations Highest Ever RecordedAmerican inflation expectations have surged according to the results of the latest New York Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Expectations. The presumed inflation rate tapped the highest point since 2013 and alongside the forecast of lower purchasing power, consumer debt and fears of a housing bubble in the U.S. are on the rise. New York […]

The United States Government Should Acquire 20% of the Bitcoin (BTC) Network, Says Michael Saylor – Here’s Why

Shanghai to Hand Out $3 Million in Digital Yuan Lottery

Shanghai to Hand Out  Million in Digital Yuan LotteryAs part of government efforts to get the digital yuan going, authorities in Shanghai will distribute $3 million worth of the central bank-issued currency among residents of Shanghai. The digital money will be dispersed through a lottery, a method that has already been implemented elsewhere in China. Lottery Winners to Get 350,000 Digital Red Envelopes […]

The United States Government Should Acquire 20% of the Bitcoin (BTC) Network, Says Michael Saylor – Here’s Why