FOMC

Markets are hoping for some confirmation rate hikes are on the pause

Central bankers see more interest rate hikes, and recent economic data backs them up

While not a definitive indicator of market sentiment, open interest in futures markets can help shape expectations around the forward price of an underlying asset

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

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

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

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

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

Investors seem confident that the central bank will continue its rate hikes this week with a 75 basis point increase announced Wednesday, followed by 50 basis points in December

The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq are up about 8% and 3%, respectively, for the month of October, but this week could erase gains

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

The Dow Jones rose 0.23% by close, while the S&P 500 was up 0.36% and the Nasdaq increased 0.35%

Central bankers lowered their growth forecasts for the second half of 2022 and 2023, despite a rebound in GDP during the second quarter of 2022

The Fed is raising interest rates and shrinking its balance sheet to combat the highest inflation in four decades

Increased concerns with rising inflation, ongoing supply chain pressures and the war in Ukraine are leading to greater financial hardships for Americans, the Fed said

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Bitcoin and equities slightly rally on news that Fed rate hikes may be coming in the coming months

With supply chain issues at an all time high, inflationary pressures are likely to persist for some time, Fed officials said

The US Federal Reserve plans to speed up its asset purchase tapering timeline in response to high inflation and an improved labor market

FOMC members are divided about rising inflation and how to respond, November meeting minutes reveal.

Substantial further progress toward maximum employment “all but met,” Fed chair says.

The Federal Reserve may start to taper asset purchases this year and officials discussed the risk of stablecoins, July’s FOMC meeting minutes show.

FOMC still seeking to achieve maximum employment and 2% inflation rate over the longer run.