Bitcoin’s recent rally slowed during U.S. trading hours as the cryptocurrency pulled back toward the 71,000 dollar level after briefly approaching 74,000 earlier in the day. The decline came even as parts of the technology sector experienced strong gains, highlighting a rare divergence between digital assets and software equities. Market participants had been watching the […]
BitMEX co founder Arthur Hayes believes bitcoin’s sharp decline is not simply a routine correction but an early warning of a broader economic shock tied to artificial intelligence driven disruption. In a recent market essay, Hayes argued that bitcoin’s divergence from major equity indexes signals rising credit stress that traditional markets have yet to fully […]
Bitcoin moved sharply higher following the release of U.S. inflation data for December, briefly climbing to around $92,500 as markets digested consumer price figures that largely met expectations. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed headline consumer prices rose 2.7% year over year, unchanged from November, while monthly inflation increased 0.3%. Core inflation, […]
The U.S. dollar moved higher on Friday and remained on track for a second consecutive weekly gain after fresh labor market data pointed to slowing job growth while reinforcing expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged in the near term. December payrolls increased by 50,000, below market forecasts, while the unemployment rate edged down to […]
U.S. job creation moderated in December, with payroll growth undershooting expectations while the unemployment rate declined, presenting a mixed signal for markets assessing the path of economic momentum and monetary policy. According to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 last month, below the 60,000 consensus estimate. The […]
A fresh dispute between the Trump administration and financial regulators is putting the Federal Reserve under the spotlight, with potential ripple effects across consumer finance oversight. The Justice Department has formally asked the Fed to clarify whether it has returned to profitability, a question that now sits at the center of whether funding can continue […]
The US dollar has held its position as the world’s most important currency for decades, but every interest rate cycle brings new questions about how long that dominance can last. As the Federal Reserve approaches another policy shift, investors, institutions and governments around the world are preparing for changes in liquidity, borrowing costs and currency […]
The direction of the US dollar is closely linked to the decisions made by the Federal Reserve, especially when it comes to interest rates. As global markets enter another cycle of economic uncertainty, investors are watching every signal from the Fed to understand how monetary policy might evolve. Shifts in inflation data, labor market trends, […]
A key indicator of U.S. dollar funding stress has surged to levels not seen since the early pandemic, raising questions about underlying liquidity conditions in the financial system. The spread between the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and the Interest on Reserve Balances (IORB) has climbed to about 32 basis points, the highest level since […]
The Federal Reserve’s evolving approach to monetary policy is signaling a shift toward greater flexibility in managing interest rates. After years of synchronized tightening and sustained balance-sheet contraction, policymakers are preparing for a more adaptive framework that reflects changing economic conditions. The 2026 outlook suggests a recalibration of strategy, emphasizing responsiveness over rigidity in both […]
