Economy

Goldman Sachs Raises Odds of Fed Taper in November

"Historically, Fed taper has been a headwind for bitcoin," one fund manager said.

Markets  ·  25 August 2021

July Jobs Report: U.S. Added 943,000, Beating Expectations

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 5.4%, a post-pandemic low, from 5.9% in June, according to the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Markets  ·  6 August 2021
Bitcoin

US June Consumer Price Index Rose Faster Than Expected

Financial markets from stocks to bonds to cryptocurrencies have been fixated on inflation readings as the economy reheats.

Markets  ·  13 July 2021
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Remains Relatively Resilient Post-Fed as Fiat Currencies Drop Against Dollar

Bitcoin remains relatively resilient, having priced in the Fed's hawkish tilt in advance.

Markets  ·  18 June 2021
Bitcoin

Paul Tudor Jones Could Go ‘All-In’ on Inflation Trade, Wants 5% Bitcoin Allocation

Jones said he likes bitcoin and sees it as a great way to protect wealth over the long run.

News  ·  14 June 2021
Bitcoin

US Consumer Prices Rise Faster Than Expected in May

The Consumer Price Index is important to bitcoin investors who are watching for signs of inflation.

News  ·  10 June 2021
Bitcoin

Deutsche Bank Issues Stark US Inflation Warning, Seeing Economic Parallels to 1940s, 1970s

Inflation could send the global economy into recession as central banks lose control, according to Deutsche Bank.

Markets  ·  7 June 2021
Federal Reserve

US Added 559K Jobs in May, Missing Estimates Again

The sluggish economy could prompt the U.S. Federal Reserve to more slowly toward tapering its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases.

Markets  ·  4 June 2021
Bitcoin

US CPI Report Shows April Inflation Faster Than Expected, Highest Since 2008

Nearly all major components of the CPI increased in April, a sign that pent-up demand is fueling a rebound in economic mobility.

Markets  ·  12 May 2021
Economy

US Added 266,000 Jobs in April, Missing Estimates for 1M Gain

The unemployment rate edged up to 6.1% from 6%.

News  ·  7 May 2021
Inflation

A Year After Coronavirus Meltdown, Few Investors See Risk of Deflation: Deutsche Bank

Inflation remains a key focus, according to a survey of global investors, although risk of a "Fed taper" appears low.

Markets  ·  26 April 2021
Markets

US Inflation Rate Accelerates in February, Could Go Higher as Economy Reheats

The 12-month rate represents an acceleration from January's 1.4% clip, a pickup partly driven by higher gasoline price.

Markets  ·  10 March 2021
Inflation

Inflation Rate, Closely Tracked by Bitcoin Traders, Probably Accelerated in February

The CPI for February probably rose 1.7%, accelerating from the January pace of 1.4%, based on economists' projections.

Markets  ·  9 March 2021
Treasurys

How Bitcoin Could Be Affected by February’s Positive Jobs Report

Treasury yields are up with job numbers topping economist expectations. What does it mean for high-risk assets like bitcoin?

Policy & regulation  ·  5 March 2021
Stimulus

US President Biden: ‘I’m Not Cutting the Size of the Checks’ for Fiscal Relief

The comments came after reports the White House was considering reducing the size of its proposed stimulus package.

Business  ·  5 February 2021