On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to maintain the benchmark interest rates at their highest in 23 years. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members noted that although inflation has subsided, it still “remains elevated.” No Change in Federal Funds Rate; Fed Continues Watchful Eye on Inflation Risks On Wednesday, the […]
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), experienced a 3.2% increase over the 12 months ending in February, marginally higher by 0.1% compared to January’s CPI. This development is not being well-received by the financial markets, as the U.S. Federal Reserve might postpone any reductions in the benchmark federal funds rate. Persistent Inflation Pressures Fed, Leaving […]
Bitcoin’s price is holding above the $ 43,000 range after bulls defended key support levels over the weekend. The leading crypto asset is up 2% week-to-date and 5.6% over the past two weeks. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin’s price action shows a short-term uptrend, with higher lows indicating continued buying interest. The …
On Friday, the price of bitcoin fluctuated within a daily span from $ 41,937 to $ 43,347, with its market value reaching $ 846 billion. The trading activity for the day tallied up to $ 17.35 billion, showcasing a spike in investor involvement and market liquidity, which tends to diminish as …
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve opted to maintain the federal funds rate unchanged. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) additionally stated that the committee “does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation” is steadily approaching the 2% mark. As […]