The post Jerome Powell Speech Today: What It Means for Fed Rate Cuts and Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at Harvard University this morning in what is officially a moderated discussion with an undergraduate economics class. Markets are not treating it that way. The discussion begins at 10:30 AM Eastern and can be watched live on the Federal Reserve’s official YouTube channel. There are no …

The post Inside the Fed’s Hawkish Shift: Why Powell Is Keeping Rate Hikes Alive Despite Market Pushback appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The Federal Reserve has shaken the global scenario after Chair Jerome Powell said a rate hike could still happen if tensions in the Middle East increase. He added that decisions will be made meeting by meeting. This comes even as many expected the central bank to start cutting rates.  While no final decision has been …

The post Crypto to Explode or Crash? FED Meeting, Jerome Powell Speech & US PPI Data Today! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

It’s a major day for the crypto market on March 18, as key U.S. economic events line up within hours. With inflation data, the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, and Jerome Powell’s speech all scheduled closely together, traders are preparing for sharp moves across Bitcoin and altcoins. U.S PPI Data Today  The day begins with the …

The post FOMC Meeting Today: What to Expect from Powell and Its Impact on Crypto Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The U.S. Federal Reserve begins its two-day FOMC meeting on March 17, with Chair Jerome Powell set to speak today at 2:30 p.m. ET after the rate decision.  Markets are watching closely, not just for today’s decision, but for any hint of future rate cuts. What to Expect From Powell’s Speech? The Fed’s benchmark interest …

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The Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting concludes today with the rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. IST), followed by Chair Jerome Powell speaking at 2:30 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. IST). The Fed is expected to hold rates at 3.50%–3.75%. Markets will focus on Powell’s comments on inflation, jobs, and global tensions. Earlier, February’s PPI …

The post FOMC Meeting Tomorrow: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Price Prediction appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The cryptocurrency market is entering a tense moment as investors turn their attention to the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for tomorrow. While economists widely expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged, traders across crypto and traditional markets are watching closely for signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell about inflation …

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FOMC Meeting Countdown Begins!  The Federal Reserve interest rate decision is scheduled for Tuesday, and policymakers gather for the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. While markets are almost certain about the immediate outcome, uncertainty remains about what the central bank will signal for the rest of the year. Recent economic data show why …

The post U.S. Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs, Fueling Speculation of Fed Rate Cuts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Fresh U.S. labor market data has intensified expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon move toward rate cuts after the economy shed around 92,000 jobs, signaling cooling employment conditions. The data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics pushed unemployment to roughly 4.4%, raising concerns about a broader slowdown. Following the report, Michelle Bowman acknowledged the …

The post Fed Rate Cut Buzz Ignites Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Reclaims Momentum appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The conversation around the Federal Reserve is heating up across crypto communities, and the mood is overwhelmingly bullish. According to social analytics platform LunarCrush, online sentiment toward the Fed has climbed to 91% positive, the highest level in the past year. At the same time, engagement around the topic has exploded. LunarCrush recorded 181.2 million …

The post FED Rate Cuts May Be Delayed Amid Israel and Iran War, Says Janet Yellen appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict is now spilling into monetary policy expectations. Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the situation makes the Federal Reserve’s job significantly more complicated, especially when it comes to rate cuts. “I think the recent Iran situation puts the Fed even more on hold, more reluctant to cut rates than they …