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Economy

Fed clears path for rate cuts: Powell lifts stocks and gold higher

The Federal Reserve has set the stage for interest rate cuts later this year, indicating a shift from its long-standing restrictive policy. March's FOMC meeting kept rates stable but hinted at three cuts in 2024. The projection spiked investor confidence, pushing the S&P 500 and gold to record highs

21/03/2024

USA

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates for the third time in 2022

Intensifying its fight against high inflation, the US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by substantial three-quarters of a point for a third straight time and signalled more large rate hikes to come.

21/09/2022

Money

Bitcoin and other cryptos drop as interest rates rise

Bitcoin prices are now down more than 50 per cent from a year ago.

29/08/2022

Money

Bitcoin and other cryptos enjoy a moment of relief

Cryptocurrencies have been struggling since the start of 2021, with Bitcoin down roughly 50 per cent in value since then.

29/07/2022

Tech News

Euroviews. Turning on crypto means turning our backs on vulnerable millions

Remittances in Bitcoin help vulnerable people in unstable economies, like Afghanistan. Crypto regulation means cutting them off.

01/10/2021

Tech News

US launches pilot to explore uses of a potential new digital dollar

The non-profit Digital Dollar Project is launching five pilot programmes over the next year to explore applications of a new central bank digital currency.

04/05/2021