{"id":76390,"date":"2026-03-16T06:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=76390"},"modified":"2026-03-16T06:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:48:12","slug":"3-things-that-could-move-crypto-markets-in-big-week-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=76390","title":{"rendered":"3 Things That Could Move Crypto Markets in Big Week Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crypto markets are having a rare green morning during Asian trading, with most assets gaining over the past 24 hours.\u00a0However, there could be more volatility in the week ahead with all eyes on the Federal Reserve meeting and what Chair Jerome Powell says about the impact of the war in Iran on inflation.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, President Trump plans to announce that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition that will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as fuel prices across the globe continue to increase.<\/p>\n

Economic Events March 16 to 20<\/h2>\n

Markets will react to the US strikes on Kharg Island, an area vital to Iran\u2019s oil industry, over the weekend, and stock futures have turned green while oil prices are back at $100 per barrel.<\/p>\n

Wednesday is the big day for economic news, with February\u2019s PPI Inflation report, which is unlikely to change the Fed\u2019s hawkish stance.\u00a0The US central bank meets on Wednesday, where there will be a decision on interest rates, but CME futures markets predict a 99% probability of no change.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Fed is going to be front and center, especially given the fact that we have seen the market push back\u2026 these rate cut expectations,\u201d said<\/a> Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Investors have been hoping for more rate cuts this year, which are generally bullish for stocks and crypto assets; however, those expectations have been dialed back due to fears that the surge in energy prices will push up inflation.<\/p>\n

It will be Jerome Powell\u2019s second-to-last meeting before his term as chair expires in May, so the next rate move may not come until Trump\u2019s nominee Kevin Warsh takes over the helm later this year.<\/p>\n

The rest of the week will see the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index and January New Home Sales data on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe now have the Iran war, inflation data, and a Fed meeting all in the same week,\u201d said the Kobeissi Letter.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Key Events This Week:<\/p>\n

1. Markets React to US Strikes on Kharg Island \u2013 Today 6 PM ET<\/p>\n

2. February Pending Home Sales data \u2013 Tuesday<\/p>\n

3. February PPI Inflation data \u2013 Wednesday<\/p>\n

4. Fed Interest Rate Decision and Statement \u2013 Wednesday<\/p>\n

5. Philly Fed Manufacturing Index \u2013 Thursday\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n