Mexico’s inflation slows to lowest rate since 2020, easing pressure on central bank

The post Confirmed: ECB Accounts reveal growing concerns over inflation risks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The European Central Bank (ECB) released the accounts of its latest monetary policy meeting on Thursday, revealing growing concern among policymakers over persistent inflationary risks. The discussions show a consensus within the Governing Council that the risks surrounding the inflation outlook are skewed to the upside relative to the ECB staff’s baseline projections. The accounts indicate that headline inflation is expected to rise further over the summer and remain well above the 2% target through the first half of 2027. This outlook comes despite the projections already embedding almost three 25-basis-point interest rate hikes. Policymakers also noted that the outlook could prove even more challenging if energy prices do not decline in line with futures market expectations. Under that scenario, above-target inflation would likely become considerably more persistent. Th

AI-driven inflation could necessitate higher interest rates, impacting economic growth and potentially altering investment strategies. The post Federal Reserve Bank of New York president warns AI demand could drive inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Fed: Divergent inflation paths shape rate outlook – Societe Generale appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Societe Generale’s Jan Groen notes that the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes confirmed a hawkish hold, with the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) showing an even split between members favoring unchanged or lower rates and those preferring hikes. The Fed sees inflation as too high and the labor market as durably stable, but is divided on how long elevated inflation will persist, which drives differing policy rate views. Committee split on inflation persistence “We had a hawkish hold at the June FOMC meeting with the June update of the SEP indicating an even split between Committee members that wanted to keep rates on hold or cut vs. members who wanted to raise rates.” “Today’s release of the minutes of that meeting did not contain any major surprises and it confirmed the hawkish undertone from the post-meeting communications.” “Where there was disagreem

Prolonged inflation control efforts may sustain pressure on risk assets, affecting investment strategies and economic growth projections. The post Federal Reserve’s Williams emphasizes restoring inflation to 2% target, signaling prolonged pressure on risk assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Fed blames AI boom for rising inflation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. As crypto traders brace for zero Federal funds rate cuts in 2026, the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) Meeting Minutes for June, released on July 8, show the Fed is wary of the AI (Artificial Intelligence) boom regarding rising inflation. According to the latest Fed’s FOMC report, the first under Chair Kevin Warsh, the ongoing AI stocks boom has contributed to rising inflation. The Fed’s FOMC, analyzed by Finbold on July 9, shows the Fed under Chair Warsh is concerned about the AI buildout. Furthermore, the Fed noted that the notable investments in AI stocks, amid the conflict in the Middle East, has impacted asset prices. As such, the Fed is titled hawkish in the near term, with some members signaling a potential Federal rate hike in 2026. However, the Fed commended the memorandum between the United States and Iran, noting that it has lowered inflation amid rising risks of an AI stock market cras

The post US Dollar: Fed minutes flag supply-driven inflation risks – TD Securities appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TD Securities strategists highlight that the June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes showed rising concern over inflation risks, even as the United States (US) labor market remains stable. Some participants saw a case for a June hike but backed holding rates, while most signaled willingness to pursue further policy firming if supply-side shocks, including Oil and tariffs, push inflation higher. Fed minutes stress hawkish supply risks “The June FOMC minutes showed participants concerned about rising inflation risks. “A few” participants saw the case for hiking in June, but still supported keeping rates on hold.” “The minutes also noted that the labor market remained stable, and that inflation risks were rising due to AI, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and higher oil prices. However, in a hawkish development, “most” participants saw the case for “policy fi

The post EU Set to Revise MiCA in 2027 to Cover Foreign Stablecoin Issuers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief The EU is preparing to reopen its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rulebook, likely in 2027, to regulate non-EU stablecoin issuers and broaden its scope, EU diplomats told Euronews. The push follows the U.S. GENIUS Act and President Trump’s promotion of dollar-backed stablecoins, which make up 95% of the market. The European Commission is consulting stakeholders until September 30 before deciding whether to formally reopen the law. The European Union is preparing to reopen its flagship crypto rulebook to bring non-EU stablecoin issuers under its supervision, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s embrace of dollar-pegged tokens unsettles European regulators, Euronews reported, citing several EU diplomats. MiCA, the bloc’s landmark crypto framework, only fully came into force on July 1, but officials already see a rewrite as inevitable. “Reopening the file seems unavoidable

Rafael Mrquez's appointment may influence FIFA dynamics, potentially impacting crypto markets through shifts in sports-related investments. The post Mexico names Rafael Marquez as new head coach, and here’s why crypto markets should pay attention to FIFA politics appeared first on Crypto Briefing.