Inflation
Powell’s Puzzle
U.S. financial conditions are easing. That’s putting more pressure on Fed Chief Jerome Powell to temper the expectations of investors who sent the prices of risky assets like cryptocurrencies higher on Wednesday in anticipation of lower rate hikes, as they downplay Powell’s comments that fighting inflation is still the Fed’s priority. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Risk Assets See High Correlation Amid Macro Pressures
"Every time we have liquidity constraints ... everything correlates," Hashdex CEO and co-founder Marcelo Sampaio says. He discusses how macro pressures like anti-covid protests in China and inflation affect risk assets like cryptocurrencies.
A 'Boat' of Confidence for Bitcoin
Global shipping rates are falling, which could mean lower inflation in the future. That may prompt the Federal Reserve to moderate its pace of rate hikes, which typically lifts the prices of risky assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Christine Lee presents the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Back Above $17K Amid FTX Fallout
GSR Markets Global Head of Product Benoit Bosc discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as it returns to the $17,000 level amid continued selling pressure triggered in part by the fallout of crypto exchange FTX. Plus, the impact of rising inflation on the crypto markets and global finance.
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Next Week’s Midterm Elections
CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun and Research Analyst George Kaloudis discuss their outlook for bitcoin ahead of next week's U.S. CPI inflation report and midterm elections.
What the October Jobs Report Means for Crypto
The October Jobs Report reveals U.S. nonfarm payrolls beat estimates and grew by 261,000, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%. This comes as the U.S. Federal Reserve is aiming to bring down inflation significantly. Medley Global Advisors Managing Director Ben Emons discusses the data and the implications for the crypto industry.
Powell Addresses Pace of Rate Increases
There is "significant uncertainty" an interest rate level that will be sufficiently restrictive to bring inflation down to the Federal Reserve's 2% goal, Chair Jerome Powell says in a press conference on Wednesday.
Galaxy Digital to Cut 20% of its Workforce; Core Scientific Reportedly in Talks With Lawyers
Michael Novogratz-led crypto-focused financial services firm Galaxy Digital plans to cut at least 20% of its global workforce. Convertible bond holders of BTC miner Core Scientific are in talks with restructuring attorneys at Paul Hastings. South Africa's leading supermarket chain Pick n Pay is now allowing BTC payments via Lightning Network-enabled apps. A poll from Grayscale reveals fears over inflation have translated to a growing interest in crypto for a quarter of voters surveyed.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $20K as Investors Eye Fed’s Next Rate Decision
Edward Moya, OANDA Senior Market Analyst for The Americas, discusses the potential impact of this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes and U.S. jobs data on the crypto markets. Plus, his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) amid "stagflation" concerns and yield expectations.
