Grayscale Research Says Government Debt Fuels 'Debasement Trade,' Boosting Bitcoin
Grayscale research links rising U.S. debt to a debasement trade that will benefit bitcoin, citing Treasury buyback moves.
Grayscale research links rising U.S. debt to a debasement trade that will benefit bitcoin, citing Treasury buyback moves.
US stocks ended lower Wednesday after the Fed signaled a September rate hike, with small caps leading declines.
Bitcoin nears $80,000 as September midterm risks loom, with the Fed debating a rate hike and US stocks near highs.
A preliminary benchmark revision to non-farm payrolls removed 79,000 jobs, contrary to expectations of a gain.
Goolsbee agrees inflation is the main issue and backs steady rates at July FOMC.
USDJPY broke above its 100-day MA and 160.00, reaching 160.15, backed by hawkish Fed comments and rising US yields.
EURUSD tumbled on hawkish Fed rhetoric, probing a crucial support cluster between 1.1587 and 1.1594 as yields and the dollar rallied.
Bitcoin dropped to $78,630 then recovered to $79,474 after Fed Chair Warsh's inflation comments.
The US dollar rose after Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish remarks; market sees 46% chance of September rate hike.
The dollar rose after Warsh's hawkish comments raised September rate hike odds to 57%, pushing the euro lower.
Fed's Warsh says inflation data is more concerning, signals possible rate hike.
The University of Michigan's final August consumer sentiment index rose to 51.7, beating the initial estimate of 51.0.
Currency pairs near technical levels ahead of Fed Chair Warsh's speech; yields edge higher.
Hammack repeats call for rate hikes as inflation stays near 3% and financial conditions seen as not restrictive.
Canada's second-quarter GDP grew at a 3.3% annualized rate, below expectations of 3.4%. June monthly GDP rose 0.3%.