US interest rate cut in December rises to 74.5% probability: Fedwatch
CME FedWatch shows the market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 basis points this month, which would be the third cut this year. Go to Source
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Election Day Drama Won’t Be the Only Major Event in November – Here’s Why
With only 15 days left until the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, it’s scheduled to follow just two days after the U.S. election on Nov. 7. As of now, market forecasts via CME Group’s Fedwatch tool are leaning toward a 25 basis point (bps) reduction in the target rate. The Fed’s … Read more
Bitcoin Nears $62K as Crypto Rebounds on Jobs Report and Rate Cut Hopes
On Friday, the global crypto market saw a boost in value, with bitcoin (BTC) climbing 2.29%, approaching the $62,000 mark at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Ethereum (ETH) joined the upward trend, gaining a more modest 1.6%, pushing toward the $2,400 level. Bitcoin and Ethereum Climb Following U.S. Jobs Report This rebound came on Oct. 4 after … Read more
CME Fedwatch Favors Half-Point Cut Ahead of FOMC Meeting
In just 40 days, the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will gather to decide whether the central bank will lower the benchmark interest rate. This pivotal moment occurs two days after the 2024 U.S. Election Day. As it stands, CME futures data suggests that a half-point reduction is currently viewed as more probable than … Read more
Fed’s ‘juice’ into crypto has analyst eyeing ‘trimming’ opportunities
The US Fed’s decision to cut interest rates was just “catching up to market expectations,” as an analyst argues a lot of the added “juice” was already priced in the riskier assets. Go to Source
Fed’s 50bps Reduction Triggers $321M in Digital Asset Inflows, Coinshares Reports
Digital asset investment products recorded inflows of $321 million in the second consecutive week of positive activity, according to a report by Coinshares. The surge in inflows is largely attributed to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps). Coinshares: U.S. Leads Digital Asset Inflows According to … Read more
JPMorgan Forecasts Potential 50bps Rate Cut in November Following Recent Fed Move
JPMorgan Chase sees the possibility of the Federal Reserve making another significant rate cut in November, possibly by 50 basis points. The bank, which predicted this week’s half-point cut, believes further reductions are likely if the job market weakens. While some other Wall Street firms have adjusted their outlooks, JPMorgan remains confident in its forecast, … Read more
Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Crypto Markets, Bybit Executive Weighs In
Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify their portfolios by exploring and investing in cryptocurrencies,” he opined. Bybit’s Chris Aruliah … Read more
Fed rate cut may be politically motivated, will increase inflation: Arthur Hayes
The former BitMEX boss said the Fed has acted in the interests of presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Go to Source
Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss
If the Fed cuts rates by just 25 bps, “crypto will likely fall along with that,” said CEO of crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, Joe McCann. Go to Source
