Inflation

Observers assess downside risk to bitcoin as bond yields spike. (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)
Observers Cautious for Bitcoin as US Inflation-Adjusted Bond Yield Hits 2-Year High
Typically rising borrowing costs hurt risk assets, one research firm said.
Observers assess downside risk to bitcoin as bond yields spike. (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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Fed’s Brainard Says Balance Sheet Reduction to Happen Rapidly
The speech comes a day before the Federal Open Market Committee will release minutes of its March meeting that will provide more details about the central bank's plan.
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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Hits 40-Year High at 6.4%
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Hits 40-Year High at 6.4%
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that rates rose 6.4% in February, the highest pace since 1982. “The Hash” group discusses the impact high inflation has...
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Hits 40-Year High at 6.4%

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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Up 6.4% in February to Four-Decade High
Bitcoin remained roughly flat after the release of the Commerce Department's report.
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Sudan's Central Bank Warns Against Using Crypto as Economy Suffers: Report
The bank said that cryptos carry high risks, including financial crime, piracy and loss of value.
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Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) economic policy conference in Washington, D.C, U.S., on Monday, March 21, 2022. The theme of this year's annual meeting is "Policy Options for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth." (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Stance on Inflation Could Hurt Crypto
Interest rate hikes could drive down crypto, especially because of its strong correlation with traditional financial markets, analysts say.
Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, speaks during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) economic policy conference in Washington, D.C, U.S., on Monday, March 21, 2022. The theme of this year's annual meeting is "Policy Options for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth." (Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Crypto: Risk Asset or Inflation Hedge?
Crypto: Risk Asset or Inflation Hedge?
Marc Chandler, Bannockburn Global Forex managing director and chief market strategist, shares his analysis on the current state of the crypto markets amid rising fears of an i...
Crypto: Risk Asset or Inflation Hedge?

CME Open Interest Suggests Downtrend Is Over
CME Open Interest Suggests Downtrend Is Over
Federal Reserve Chariman Jerome Powell says the Fed will consider more aggressive rate hikes to tame inflation. The statement sent bitcoin trading in the red Monday along with...
CME Open Interest Suggests Downtrend Is Over

Is BTC Acting Like a Risk Asset Amid Soaring Inflation?
Is BTC Acting Like a Risk Asset Amid Soaring Inflation?
Wave Financial’s Justin Chuh joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss how bitcoin spot trading has been impacted by macro factors like rising inflation rates and the Russia-Ukrain...
Is BTC Acting Like a Risk Asset Amid Soaring Inflation?