Federal Reserve

The central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points — that’s not surprising — but all eyes are on the subtext

If Powell and the committee signal a forthcoming pause in interest rate hikes, markets will react favorably, but a hawkish stance will likely send shares plummeting again

Bitcoin and ether lost close to 3% and 4%, respectively, ahead of the Fed’s rate decision

The Fed is expected to continue raising interest rates, although at a slower pace, delaying the shift in policy traders have been eyeing

Crypto and equities, which have historically moved on macro news, are becoming increasingly correlated

Crypto and traditional equities are posting gains as sentiment shifts towards risk-on assets ahead of the next FOMC meeting

Bitcoin traded well above $18,000 through Thursday afternoon in New York, even approaching $19,000 by the afternoon

Markets remain indecisive, with wide 2% swings seen in both directions shortly the report’s release

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge,’ has remained well below its one-year average, indicating traders think that have handle on the Fed’s next moves

US equities and a bitcoin are testing the top of their medium-term range as traders hope for a ‘soft landing’

Silvergate Capital was up about 27% on the day, with bitcoin miners likewise rallying

In minutes from its meeting in December, the Fed said FTX’s collateral damage has not impacted the broader financial system

Three US financial regulators do not prohibit or discourage banks from providing crypto services to their customers, per a new statement

Crypto and equities may have a long way to go before we can call a true bottom, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, analysts say

The hike marks the Fed’s seventh consecutive rate increase, a strategy it hopes will curb the highest inflation the country has seen in more than four decades

Bitcoin and ether inched into the green at the close Monday, rallying 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively

The New York Fed forecasts a 38% chance of a recession within the next year, which history shows is an almost certain indicator the economy will slow down

Why unstable money isn’t safe for the world and how to understand monetary policy

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes both gained about 1% and 1.5% in the moments following Powell’s speech

Two-year Treasurys now yield around 0.65% more than ten-year Treasurys, a trend that has preceded every recession from 1955 to 2018

A day after its short-lived comeback above $20,000 Tuesday, bitcoin plunged below $16,000 while ether dipped to its lowest point in four months

Project Cedar will investigate CBDC design choices and technical features, the NY Innovation Center said

The Fed’s forward guidance statement did not provide clarity about what December might bring

Central bankers could be forced into a pivot if economic conditions don’t improve

Bitcoin down 2%, ether falling 1.5%, the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq losing 2% and 3% respectively