Interest Rates

With an 87% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut this Wednesday, the crypto market is on edge. Traders are weighing the potential for a year-end rally against the possibility that the move is already priced in, while also looking ahead to a new era of leadership at the central bank.

The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise rates to 0.75%, the highest since 1995, ending decades of ultra-loose policy. This could impact risk assets like crypto by reducing the yen carry trade, which has been a source of cheap funding.

ING Bank reports that US government bond yields are around 4-4.1% and may rise, which could negatively impact the crypto market.

The 3-month U.S. Treasury yield has fallen to a one-year low, signaling that the market anticipates a Federal Reserve pivot from tightening to easing. This shift has significant implications for Bitcoin’s price trajectory.

Kevin Hassett, a key figure in Donald Trump’s pro-crypto administration and a proponent of lower interest rates, has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. The appointment comes amid signs of internal stress at the Fed and has significant implications for the crypto market.

The U.S. government’s record interest payments signal the end of cheap money, with rising debt costs and a weakening economy. This article explores the implications for Bitcoin.

A record $100 billion in interest payments by the U.S. in October signals the end of cheap money. This massive debt wall is colliding with a slowing credit cycle, increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, which could be crucial for Bitcoin’s bull market.

While crypto prices dominate headlines, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is a key indicator of economic health that significantly impacts market sentiment and risk appetite, ultimately influencing the fate of assets like Bitcoin.

The probability of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in December has jumped to 79%, driven by a cooling labor market. This shift towards ’easier money’ is boosting risk assets, with Bitcoin trading higher alongside stocks and gold.

After years of negligible returns, savings accounts in the Netherlands are finally offering attractive interest rates, with some banks providing up to 3%. This article compares the highest rates available, including those from traditional Dutch banks and international fintech providers, and analyzes whether saving is worthwhile in the current inflationary environment.