Markets Bet on Fed Pause in May Even as Trump Rattles the Cage

On April 12—just over two weeks prior—expectations surrounding a potential cut to the federal funds rate were in flux, with markets assigning a 39.8% probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve would lower the rate by 25 basis points. Fast forward to seven days ahead of the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathering, and that … Read more

US Senator Blasts Fed for Fake Crypto Reforms and ‘Lip Service’ Stunts

The Federal Reserve’s anti-bitcoin agenda is still raging despite a superficial policy retreat, sparking fierce backlash and igniting a new fight for crypto freedom. US Senator Warns Fed’s Anti-Bitcoin Agenda Still Alive After Crypto Policy Retreat U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) openly criticized the Federal Reserve’s recent actions concerning cryptocurrency regulations in a series of … Read more

Federal Reserve Dismantles Crypto Barriers—Scraps Biden-Era Restrictions

The Federal Reserve removed outdated crypto banking restrictions, paving the way for innovation, broader access, and mainstream digital asset adoption. Crypto Banking Unleashed: Fed Joins Regulators in Crushing Old Guard Restrictions The Federal Reserve Board announced Thursday that it has withdrawn previous supervisory guidance related to banks’ crypto-asset and dollar token activities, a move intended … Read more

Fed Chair Signals Looser Crypto Oversight as Digital Assets Go Mainstream Fast

Crypto is charging into the mainstream as the Federal Reserve signals a dramatic shift, hinting at looser oversight and faster institutional adoption of digital assets nationwide. Fed Chair Powell Teases Softer Crypto Stance U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the Economic Club of Chicago on Wednesday, highlighting forthcoming changes in financial oversight, particularly … Read more

‘Powell’s Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough’: Trump Turns Up Heat on Fed Chair

U.S. President Donald Trump takes issue with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, asserting the central bank leader is “always too late and wrong.” Trump insists Powell should cut the federal funds rate immediately, declaring that his “termination cannot come fast enough.” Fed Showdown: Trump Calls for Powell’s Exit Over Delayed Moves During a week rattled … Read more

Powell: ‘We May Find Ourselves in a Challenging Scenario’ as Fed Weighs Tariff Uncertainty

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy remains on solid footing despite slowing growth and lingering inflation, while warning that new trade policies could create uncertainty. Powell Channels Ferris Bueller: ‘Life Moves Pretty Fast’ as Fed Navigates Economic Crossroads Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell’s speech emphasized the Fed’s dual mandate … Read more

Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Cut Odds Shift Amid Trump Tariff Drama

Amid the market chaos triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff measures, the probability of a federal funds rate cut has been steadily climbing. Trump’s Tariff Whiplash Fuels Rate Speculation Across Futures and Prediction Markets Trump’s tariff policies have captivated global attention, with every move scrutinized by investors and policymakers alike. Global markets … Read more

Targeting the Fed: Trump’s Judicial Play Puts Jerome Powell’s Tenure on Thin Ice

As detailed in a Bloomberg report, President Donald Trump has petitioned the Supreme Court to authorize the dismissal of senior figures within two autonomous federal agencies. The report posits that such a move might carve a legal pathway for Trump to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, challenging long-standing norms insulating the central bank from … Read more

Trump’s Tariffs Stir Emergency Rate Cut Bets as Recession Fears Mount

Speculation surrounding a potential emergency rate cut by the Federal Reserve has grown more fervent, fueled by escalating anxieties over an economic slowdown catalyzed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade battle. Speculators Bet on Emergency Rate Trump’s declaration of broad tariffs targeting global trading partners has rattled financial markets, triggering a steep Wall Street downturn … Read more