Fed expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at next meeting
The anticipated rate hike may tighten financial conditions, influencing borrowing costs, investment decisions, and economic growth projections. The post Fed expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at next meeting appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US retail sales rise 1.2% in August, largest monthly gain since March
August’s retail sales surge may boost GDP forecasts, influencing Federal Reserve policy, while highlighting persistent consumer spending shifts. The post US retail sales rise 1.2% in August, largest monthly gain since March appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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US energy secretary reports Strait of Hormuz oil flow at 11M bpd, roughly half of pre-war levels
The reduced oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz heightens global energy market volatility, impacting economies reliant on Persian Gulf exports. The post US energy secretary reports Strait of Hormuz oil flow at 11M bpd, roughly half of pre-war levels appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Fed expected to raise rates 25 bps at September meeting, first hike since 2023
The Fed’s rate hike signals a shift to tighter monetary policy, potentially impacting inflation control and economic growth strategies. The post Fed expected to raise rates 25 bps at September meeting, first hike since 2023 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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KREMLIN malware uses Ethereum to update attack servers
KREMLIN malware uses malicious Chrome and Edge extensions plus Ethereum smart contracts, with Elastic tracing 1,515 infected hosts, mostly in Brazil....
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US officials meet Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in Oman talks
US-Houthi talks in Oman highlight shifting diplomatic strategies, potentially stabilizing Red Sea trade but straining US-Saudi relations. The post US officials meet Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in Oman talks appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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ByteDance completes $290M fundraising for AI drug unit at $1.5B valuation
ByteDance’s AI drug unit’s rapid unicorn status highlights the growing investor confidence and potential disruption in AI-driven drug discovery. The post ByteDance completes $290M fundraising for AI drug unit at $1.5B valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Treasury yields hit 5% and Wall Street is split on what comes next
Higher Treasury yields could shift investment preferences, potentially impacting stock valuations and altering market dynamics significantly. The post Treasury yields hit 5% and Wall Street is split on what comes next appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Cboe VIX index sees $6M unusual put trade ahead of Fed rate decision
The $6M VIX put trade suggests confidence in market stability post-Fed decision, highlighting strategic positioning amid event-driven volatility. The post Cboe VIX index sees $6M unusual put trade ahead of Fed rate decision appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Bitcoin Stays Stuck as Traders Wait for the Fed’s Next Move
Bitcoin (BTC) is stuck in a narrow price range as investors wait for the U.S. Federal Reserve to announce its interest-rate decision on Wednesday. Selling has slowed, but buying has not been strong enough to push BTC clearly higher. According to Bitfinex Alpha, Bitcoin has traded within a 5.5%...
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