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Crypto markets could benefit from increased liquidity if the US central bank steps in to support the $75 trillion equity market in a bear market, as it is “too big and too important to fail,” according to analysts. The US equity market has grown by 68% over the past five years and has added roughly $6 trillion in market value so far this year. However, analysts and experts, such as goldbug Peter Schiff, have warned that years of rapid growth could be setting up the market for a major correction. Such a correction could see the Fed “break decades of precedent” and buy equity ETFs to support the stock market, Balchunas said on Tuesday, while other analysts said the resulting move to increase liquidity could set up an environment for cryptocurrencies to benefit. “Once the Fed steps in, rate cuts, balance-sheet expansion, even targeted ETF purchases, crypto has historically entered a me
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Federal Reserve officials were split last month on whether to increase interest rates or keep them steady, with many seeing accelerating demand for artificial intelligence as a driver of inflation, according to meeting minutes released on Wednesday. The minutes covered the first monetary policy meeting under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Many Federal Open Market Committee members said that “ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity,” according to the minutes. AI-related inflationary pressure, colloquially known as “chipflation,” stems from the rising cost of semiconductors used by data centers. This surge in demand, along with data center competition for energy, has pushed up consumer prices for a wide range of electronic goods, devices and power, and may continue as AI demand increases. Higher inflation is g
Ongoing strong demand for AI infrastructure “would likely sustain upward pressure on prices for technology products and electricity,” Federal Reserve policymakers said.
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Crypto News Bitcoin (BTC) could be an unexpected beneficiary if the U.S. Federal Reserve is eventually forced to buy equity exchange-traded funds to defend a sliding stock market, according to analysts weighing an increasingly discussed scenario. The argument rests on the sheer size of the U.S. equity market — now roughly $75 trillion — which many view as too large and too systemically important to be left in a prolonged bear market. Should the central bank step in with fresh liquidity, risk assets and altcoins have historically absorbed the overflow. Our reading is that any such intervention would echo the 2021 easing cycle that lifted crypto broadly and reset risk appetite across the board. The backdrop is a stock market that has expanded at a pace few expected. U.S. equities have grown about 68% over the past five years and added roughly $6 trillion in value this year alo
Alfa Bank's crypto service plans could reshape Russia's financial landscape, potentially influencing global crypto markets amid sanctions.
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The post Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rebounds above $58.00 despite inflation fears appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Silver price (XAG/USD) inches higher after three days of losses, trading around $58.30 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Thursday. The price of non-yielding white metal could drop even further as renewed tensions between the United States (US) and Iran are sparking fears of energy-driven inflation, which will likely push the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates higher for longer to bring prices down. The US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that an interim agreement to end the conflict with Iran was officially “over,” stoking concerns that a renewal of war could again drive inflation and push up interest rates. Trump also threatened a second day of airstrikes and vowed to reimpose a US naval blockade in retaliation for recent attacks on oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The minutes of the Fed’s June 16-17 meeting released Wednesday show
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The GBP/USD pair gathers strength near 1.3395 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday, bolstered by fading domestic political uncertainty. However, hawkish minutes from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and renewed tensions between the US and Iran might support the US Dollar (USD) and cap the upside for the major pair. Following the resignation of Keir Starmer in late June, UK political risk has eased significantly, lifting the Cable. The formal race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins on July 9. Frontrunner Andy Burnham is widely expected to become Prime Minister by July 20. The release of minutes from the Fed’s June meeting, which was Chairman Kevin Warsh’s first, reflected a divided central bank not sure how to proceed on rates without more information on inflation. The minutes said that “many participants indicated that the appropriate level of the federal
Heightened geopolitical tensions can trigger volatility in crypto markets, impacting investor sentiment and causing temporary market disruptions.
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Federal Reserve policymakers signaled that inflation remains a major concern despite keeping interest rates unchanged during their June meeting. Fresh meeting minutes revealed that officials debated several policy paths as economic uncertainty continued. Besides persistent tariff effects, policymakers identified strong artificial intelligence investment and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as additional inflation drivers. Consequently, investors now await upcoming economic data because future interest rate decisions remain highly dependent on inflation trends and broader market conditions. Officials Weigh Different Policy Paths Chairman Kevin Warsh led his first policy meeting on June 16-17, where officials agreed to maintain the federal funds rate between 3.5% and 3.75%. However, members expressed different expectations for the remainder of 2026. Many anticipated stable o
