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Latest from Helene Braun
GDP Falls Further in Q2, Fueling Talk of a Recession
A widely used technical definition says that two consecutive quarters of negative GDP means the economy is in a recession.
Federal Reserve Hikes US Interest Rate by 0.75 Percentage Point
The latest monetary policy decision from Federal Open Market Committee brings the federal funds rate to a range of 2.25%-2.5%. Bitcoin's price was little changed after the announcement.
Rate Hike at Fed's July Meeting Provides a Credibility Test, With Cuts Already on Horizon
The U.S. central bank is expected to raise interest rates by 75 basis points, which many economists say is too dovish. But traders are thinking about possible rate cuts as soon as next year.
Zipmex Confirms Loans Worth $53M to Babel and Celsius
CoinDesk reported Wednesday that the exchange's financial difficulties link back to crypto lender Babel Finance.
The Fed Is Upside-Down on Inflation and That's a Big Risk
Economists say it’s hard to understand how the Fed will bring inflation down if the federal funds rate remains negative throughout the year, as shown in officials' own projections.
US Inflation Gauge Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 9.1%; Bitcoin Falls
The new Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading keeps pressure on the U.S. central bank to further tighten monetary policy aggressively at its next meeting later in July.
Jobs Growth Is the Savior of Inflation-Wracked US Economy
Economists say robust employment complicates the recession outlook.
US Job Growth Remains Historically Strong, Exceeding Economists' Expectations
The employment report will be a key data point for the Federal Reserve's next rate hike decision later this month.
Do Rate Hikes Matter? Bitcoin Traders Learn How Fed Moves Markets in Twitter Era
The Federal Reserve has become a big believer in forward guidance over the years, starting with Ben Bernanke. But the central bank under Jerome Powell has taken transparency to a new level.
Market Wrap: Crypto Assets Stabilize as BTC Retakes $20K
Bitcoin traded at $20,900 in the afternoon, while some altcoins surged on positive news and improved sentiment.
