US adds 57,000 jobs in June, raising questions on Fed rate hike

The 2026 World Cup's expanded format and US success could significantly boost economic activity, impacting crypto, sports betting, and global markets. The post US World Cup knockout win highlights the massive economic stakes of hosting the 2026 tournament appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Warsh's silence on rate direction signals a potential hawkish stance, impacting market expectations and emphasizing central bank independence. The post New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stays tight-lipped on rate direction at ECB’s Sintra forum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Stable interest rates may lead investors to favor traditional assets over crypto, impacting crypto market dynamics and investment strategies. The post Markets see 82% chance Fed keeps rates unchanged in July, and crypto feels the squeeze appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The shrinking workforce complicates the Fed's balancing act between controlling inflation and supporting employment, impacting market dynamics. The post US unemployment rate falls in June as workforce shrinks by 700K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Supreme Court's decision reinforces Fed independence, potentially stabilizing markets, while increasing presidential influence over other agencies. The post Supreme Court shields Fed independence while expanding presidential power over other agencies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80 percent of the EU’s digital products and services. One of the key proposals aimed at changing that is the “Tech Sovereignty Package”, which was presented in early June. With our guests, we dive into the initiative, explain the geopolitical context and ask what it would take for the bloc to achieve real technological sovereignty.

US added only 57,000 jobs in June, lowering rate hike expectations. Fed rate hike by July 2026 at 8.5% YES, by September at 29.5% YES. The post US adds 57,000 jobs in June, Fed rate hike in doubt appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Growing doubts about Fed independence could bolster the euro's global role, impacting currency markets and digital asset dynamics. The post New Banque de France governor sees ‘clear opportunity’ for euro as Fed independence concerns grow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.