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3 Feb 2024 4 minute read 1 comment SweptOverNiagara
This week has been a busy one indeed. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Bank concluded its first policy setting FOMC meeting of the year. The markets expected neither a rate cut or hike and that's what they got. The FED has decided to remain neutral...
1 Feb 2024 3 minute read 2 comments ulriklykke
The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained interest rates between 5.25% and 5.5% yesterday, aligning with the widespread market predictions. During his speech, Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, also managed to reduce market expectations of any rate cuts to happen i...
13 Dec 2023 2 minute read 0 comments SweptOverNiagara
This afternoon, the U.S. central bank, the Federal Reserve concluded its last F.O.M.C. meeting of the year. It's usually at this time when we find out what their plans are, basically. Key lending rates will stay the same as they have been before the...
23 Feb 2023 3 minute read 1 comment ulriklykke
Last week, the digital asset market experienced an unexpected surge, with Bitcoin (BTC) leading the way with an impressive 12% daily gain on Tuesday. This was the first time BTC had increased by double digits within a day since September 2022. What’s...
5 Feb 2023 3 minute read 0 comments unhedge0x
Traders are always locking hones when key events are yet to release economic data. During these events, traders bet on the market in response to this data, be it the stock market or the crypto market. The most important of these usually discussed is...
30 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Fabrynar.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to make a statement tomorrow regarding the current state of the US economy and the future direction of monetary policy. This announcement can have a significant impact on the financial markets, includin...
15 Dec 2022 2 minute read 1 comment Feedmypsyche
If you're struggling to understand why the markets are bearish after yesterday's FOMC meeting, then this article is for you. Inflation Data came in better than expected this month which led to a short rally in the crypto space. This added to the con...
29 Aug 2022 2 minute read 4 comments SweptOverNiagara
As the Federal Reserve Bank gets ready for its next FOMC meeting in September, most bets are in for at least a half percent increase (50 bps) but more likely, a three-quarter percent increase. There are those who are saying to brace for an unexpected...
7 May 2022 4 minute read 2 comments MintDice.com
When you choose to invest your money in various markets, there is always a risk of losses and gains, which is expected. There are times, however, that the losses you can suffer from have nothing to do with how you invest but with inflation. The Fed i...
26 Jan 2022 1 minute read 0 comments SweptOverNiagara
Just letting my fellow Canadians know that the Bank of Canada will not be raising interest rates at the moment. Analysts expected a 25% chance rates would rise but at this morning's meeting, it didn't happen. Looking forward, a lift off is expected i...
