SEC chair warns most crypto tokens lack compliance and face uncertain futures, while bitcoin, compared to gold, stands as a speculative but enduring asset. SEC Chief: Bitcoin Sets the Standard While Crypto Tokens Face Tougher Laws Outgoing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler defended his regulatory stance on cryptocurrency in an interview […]
Study: Gen Z Prefers Digital Assets in Uncertain Times; Gold Remains Popular
While investors generally prefer physical assets to digital ones, the findings of a new study indicate an overwhelming majority of Gen Zers are “more likely than other generations” to trust digital assets in uncertain times. The survey also found that 89% of gold investors consider it a long-term investment with nearly half of the respondents […]
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns; Outlook Remains ‘Uncertain’
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 […]
Investment Banks See Uncertain Path Ahead as Middle East Crisis Unfolds
Major U.S. investment banks are urging caution and flexibility as the crisis sparked by a surprise Hamas attack on Israel earlier this month continues to evolve. Analyst notes from JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley provide insight into how Wall Street is interpreting events on the ground and potential impacts on global markets. Morgan Stanley Market Analyst […]