Nomura abandons 2026 Fed rate cut forecast as inflation refuses to cooperate

Waller's hawkish stance signals potential monetary tightening, impacting market expectations and highlighting inflation's persistent threat. The post Federal Reserve’s Waller delivers hawkish speech, hints at rate hikes if inflation stalls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is struggling below $80,000 as the market faces uncertainty that extends well beyond the usual price action concerns. The breakdown from key levels has been accompanied by a broader reassessment of the macro environment — and XWIN Research Japan has identified a structural shift at the highest level of global monetary policy that may define the conditions Bitcoin operates in for the foreseeable future. Related Reading: Chainlink Sees Historic On-Chain Surge While Exchange Supply Keeps Shrinking – Details The Federal Reserve is entering a new era. Kevin Warsh has officially taken over as Fed Chair, and the market’s attention has shifted from the immediate question of rate cuts to a more fundamental one: whether the Fed’s operating philosophy itself has changed. That distinction matters more for risk assets than any single rate decision. Warsh is not a conventional Fed Chair. He has been a long-standing critic of excessive quantitative easing and the concept of a central bank tha

Waller's shift to a neutral stance signals potential volatility for markets, as persistent inflation may force the Fed to reconsider rate strategies. The post Federal Reserve’s Waller shifts rate bias as inflation data complicates the picture appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's crypto-friendly stance at the Fed could foster regulatory shifts, potentially boosting digital asset integration into mainstream finance. The post Bitcoin holds near $77,000 as Kevin Warsh prepares to lead Fed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Potential Fed rate hikes could strengthen the dollar, negatively impacting crypto markets and increasing volatility in risk assets. The post Federal Reserve signals potential rate hikes amid inflation concerns, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Record-low consumer sentiment could dampen spending, threatening sectors like retail and travel, and signaling potential economic slowdown. The post US consumer sentiment falls to record low amid inflation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Gold fell below $4,500 per ounce on Friday as both spot prices and New York futures dropped about 0.94 percent, extending a sharp pullback from this year’s record highs. Early on May 22, gold slipped below $4,500 as spot and…

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned that stubborn inflation and surging energy costs now outweigh labor market risks, signaling that rate hikes are “back on the table” and jolting expectations that had been primed for cuts a few months ago.…