Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Indicate Strong Odds for September Rate Cut

August 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Right now, the market is leaning towards the U.S. Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark interest rate at the Sept. 18, 2024, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The CME Fedwatch tool currently indicates a 75% likelihood of a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut. Over on Polymarket, bettors are even more confident, showing an 82% chance of […]

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Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Point to Highly Probable Rate Cuts by the Fed

August 6, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Following the recent volatility in global equity markets, some analysts suggest that the U.S. Federal Reserve might implement an emergency rate cut before September. In addition, market predictions are leaning toward a rate cut at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The key question is the extent of this cut. According to CME’s […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

Crypto Fear and Greed Index Shows ‘Greed’ Despite Bitcoin’s Price Drop

July 31, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

While bitcoin briefly reached the $70,000 mark on July 29, the price has since declined. Over the past week, BTC has decreased by 0.6%. During the last 18 days, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) has transitioned from “extreme fear” back to “greed.” From ‘Extreme Fear’ to ‘Greed’ in 18 Days Approximately 18 days […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

All Eyes on the Fed: Steady Rates Anticipated, September Reduction Likely

July 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to convene its monthly Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to evaluate the state of the economy and determine if the central bank should adjust the federal funds rate. The prevailing market sentiment suggests that the FOMC members are likely to maintain the current rate this week, with a […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns; Outlook Remains ‘Uncertain’

May 1, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to maintain the benchmark interest rates at their highest in 23 years. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members noted that although inflation has subsided, it still “remains elevated.” No Change in Federal Funds Rate; Fed Continues Watchful Eye on Inflation Risks On Wednesday, the […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

Biden Appoints New Fed Vice Chair as Fedwatch Tool Shows Slim Chance of Rate Hike at June Meeting

May 14, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Biden

Investors believe it is highly likely that the target rate will remain unchanged at the June 14 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to increase the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on May 3. As the battle against inflation in the U.S. rages on, the Biden administration […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

US Central Bank Expected to Raise Lending Rate by 25bps: Experts Predict Final Hike of 2023

April 30, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Bank of America Securities

After the most recent increase in the federal funds rate, the U.S. Federal Reserve is set to raise the lending rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.25% in three days, according to expectations. A recent poll of 105 economists revealed that 94 of them predict a 25bps rate hike will occur during the May […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

Market Strategist Warns of ‘Blood’ on February 1 Ahead of Fed Meeting

January 29, 2023 Bitcoin.com

Analyst

Stocks, precious metals, and cryptocurrencies rallied during the first month of the year, and market strategists are saying that markets could retract in the near future if the U.S. Federal Reserve keeps hiking rates and maintaining a broader tightening policy. In three days, on Feb. 1, 2023, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

Federal Reserve Hikes Rate by 50bps, FOMC Signals Rate to Rise to 5.1% Next Year

December 14, 2022 Bitcoin.com

Benchmark Bank Rate

The U.S. central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convened on Wednesday and raised the federal funds rate by 50 basis points (bps). The 0.5 percentage point rise follows the four consecutive three-quarters of a point increases codified during the last few months. The FOMC’s rate hike follows the recent U.S. inflation report which indicated […]

Macro Guru Raoul Pal Predicts Crypto Market Will Rally ‘Pretty Strongly’ Into Year-End – Here’s His Outlook

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Faces Political Pressure Over Interest Rate Hikes

October 28, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has asked Fed Chair Jerome Powell not to forget the Federal Reserve’s “dual mandate” when making decisions about hiking interest rates at the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. “It is your job to combat inflation, but at the same time, you must not lose sight of your responsibility to […]

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