The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.00–4.25%, marking its first cut in years. Bitcoin rose slightly above $116,000 on the news, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro.
As Bitcoin builds support in a range and looks to break out on bullish fundamentals, the recent dollar rally might derail the momentum. That, as well as an FOMC preview and long term forecast.
The Big Flip thesis has been gaining traction in the financial world and describes the market’s misplaced belief in the path of inflation and policy rates.
The market is nearly unanimous in expecting a 0.25% rate hike during February's FOMC meeting, yet many expect a “pause” shortly thereafter. We beg to differ.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, but Jerome Powell’s speech leaves many feeling uncertain as to the course the Fed will take in the future.
U.S. equities rallied following the FOMC’s 75 bps hike in interest rates, only to crash as Fed Chair Powell hinted at higher-than-expected terminal rates.