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Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Pull Back Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risk
Bitcoin and other cryptos dipped as oil prices surged. Higher prices could lead to slower economic growth and market volatility.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month Despite Ukraine War
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he is “inclined to propose and support a 25-basis-point rate hike" in March. In addition, Powell stated that “war underscores need” for crypto regulation as the Russia-Ukraine conflict unfolds. "The Hash" team reacts to Powell's comments.

Bitcoin Climbs to $45K Early Wednesday Before Quickly Retreating
The crypto briefly touched a three-week high amid continued escalation in Ukraine, and as Fed Chair Jerome Powell promised a rate hike later this month.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Sees Rate Hike This Month as 'Appropriate'
Most observers believe a quarter of a percentage point increase is likely.

Ukraine Adds to Fed Chair's List of Worries Before His Congressional Testimony
Jerome Powell will face questions from U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday and Thursday when he gives his semiannual monetary policy update to Congress.

Bitcoin Extends Rally After Biggest Gain in Year
The largest cryptocurrency was higher after jumping 14% on Monday, the biggest gain since February 2021. So far, the price has stopped just shy of $45,000.

Fed Funds Futures Contracts Data Suggests Investors Are Predicting Less Hawkish Move by the Fed
A chart from CME's FedWatch Tool shows how the market is predicting the Federal Reserve's next move at its upcoming March 16 meeting. Earlier this month, the market expected more hawkish action. But the Chart of the Day shows something different. What changed? "All About Bitcoin" fill-in host Lawrence Lewitinn explains the data.

Bitcoin’s Bounce Stalls Below $40,000
Rising alongside bitcoin are equity markets, with the Nasdaq higher by 4% from its worst levels on Thursday morning.

Bitcoin Falls 7% as Russia Invades Ukraine; Experts Say Fed U-Turn on Rate Hikes Unlikely
It's a Catch-22 situation for the Fed, with geopolitical uncertainty posing risks to financial market stability and oil's move above $100 likely to bolster inflation.

Bitcoin Renaissance Likely in H2: Babel Finance
Growth stocks and bitcoin will move higher three months after the first Fed rate hike, one observer said.
