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Bitcoin approaches $100K amid market response to Fed signals

News Desk 05/11/2025

Bitcoin briefly traded below the $100,000 mark yesterday, reaching its lowest level since June, as the broader crypto market reacted to the outcome of the recent U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.   The move followed comments by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, who signalled that a December interest

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Dollar rebounds after Fed’s “neutral cut”

PR News Desk 22/09/2025

It seems that markets had been prime for an even more dovish outcome, and the single vote among committee members for a jumbo 50bo cut did not satisfy them. Stocks rallied again, however. The dollar rebounded and the trading range that has been in place since early summer seems to remain firmly in place for […]

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Fed Cuts Rates by 25bps, Signals More Easing Ahead : Comments from Century Financial

PR News Desk 18/09/2025

The Federal Reserves slashed interest rates by 25-basis-points on September 17, in line with broader market expectations. Additionally, the central bank has penciled in two more rate cuts for the year, although the decision was not unanimous. Nine officials were in favor of two or less interest rate cuts, while ten showcased their support for […]

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Gold Hits Record $3,508.90 as Fed Cut Bets Rise, Oil Gains on Supply Risks – Comments from Century Financial

PR News Desk 02/09/2025

Following a 0.84% increase yesterday, gold reached a record high of $3,508.90 in early trading today, as expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and rising concerns over the central bank’s independence fueled the multi-year rally in precious metals. ETFs added 104,284 ounces of gold to their holdings in the last trading session, bringing this year’s […]

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Trouble at the Fed supports gold and silver – Saxo Bank

PR News Desk 26/08/2025

Investment metals: Governance risk meets hard asset demand President Trump’s attempted—and legally contested—removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook is less about an individual and more about the institution. Whatever the legal outcome, the signal is clear: political pressure on the central bank is rising, and it may over time introduce an “independence premium” into U.S. […]

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Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady Again as Markets Eye September Cut : Comments from Century Financial

PR News Desk 17/06/2025

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave the federal funds target range unchanged at 4.25%–4.50% at the June FOMC meeting, marking the seventh consecutive hold since December. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, there is a 99.8% implied probability that the Fed will stay on pause this week, reinforcing consensus around a cautious, data-dependent […]

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Bitcoin steady despite Fed warning; gold surges on inflation, tariff risks : Century Financial

PR News Desk 17/04/2025

Major cryptocurrencies traded mixed on Thursday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned of the risks of slowing growth and rising inflation due to potential tariffs. Bitcoin rose 0.7% to $84,612, while Ethereum gained 1.6% to $1,600. The global crypto market cap edged up 0.2% to $2.64 trillion. Among altcoins, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, […]

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Fed Holds Rates Steady – Century Financial

PR News Desk 20/03/2025

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates steady, meaning there will be no changes in this area for now. The median forecast for rate cuts remains unchanged from December, with expectations of two rate cuts being the central projection. Additionally, the Fed is slowing its Treasury runoff, a part of quantitative tightening, to […]

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Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Eyes Inflation Progress Before Future Cuts – Century Financial

PR News Desk 30/01/2025

The Federal Open Market Committee meeting on 29th January went as expected widely by market participants, with the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged for a range of 4.25%-4.50%. In the three meetings prior to this, interest rates were cut by a total of 100 basis points. At the current moment, Fed Fund Futures suggest […]

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Cryptocurrency Market Reacts to Fed’s Expected Rate Cut; Bitcoin Falls from All-Time High – Century Financial

PR News Desk 18/12/2024

Bitcoin slipped on Wednesday after a three-day winning streak and a record high, as the digital currency saw profit-taking ahead of a Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Bitcoin fell 2.4% to $103,688.0, after breaching the $108,000 level a day earlier. The largest cryptocurrency reached an all-time high of $108,244 for a brief period on Tuesday. This […]

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Despite gains, bets on Fed could limit US Dollar’s uptrend – Noor Capital

PR News Desk 26/09/2024

The market is still overestimating Fed easing even while the Fed is defying dovish expectations. S&P Global preliminary September PMIs came in above forecasts, indicating that the economy is still doing well. Fed representatives will make an effort to temper their dovish remarks. Amidst growing concerns of a recession, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which […]

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Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: the size of Fed’s rate cut in focus

PR News Desk 16/09/2024

US dollar has ceased its upward trajectory since the release of US economic data indicating a slowdown in consumer prices. This data has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve is likely begin cutting interest rates at its September meeting. This data has fuelled speculation that the Federal Reserve is likely to start rate cut September […]

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Commodities sector eyes fourth weekly gain amid softer dollar and Fed expectations – Saxo Bank MENA

PR News Desk 02/09/2024

Commodities The commodities sector is heading for its fourth consecutive weekly gain, and throughout August the sector has been supported by a combination of a softer dollar, lower Treasury yields, and expectations the US Federal Reserve will announce the first of several cuts at the 18 September FOMC meeting. Traders and analysts watching US economic […]

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Oil ends higher as Powell’s Fed policy comments lift prospects for U.S. demand

PR News Desk 26/08/2024

Oil ends higher as Powell’s Fed policy comments lift prospects for U.S. demand: Oil futures settled higher Friday, extending a bounce from the previous session, after comments from head of the Federal Reserve confirmed prospects for interest-rate cuts that would help strengthen the economy – and demand for crude. Halliburton Hit by Cyberattack:

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Fed Aligns Actions with Market Expectations to Boost Investor Confidence

PR News Desk 01/08/2024

Mohamed Hashad, Chief Market Strategist, Noor Capital Jerome Powell Takes Center Stage After Fed’s Interest Rate Decision The Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to aligning and determination to adjust its actions with market expectations. Their recent decision to maintain interest rates without deviation

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Gold prices rise in Asia as traders anticipate fed signals; Copper and Crude Oil show mixed trends – APM Capital Market Report

News Desk 10/07/2024

Wallstreet market U.S. stocks gave up gains towards the close on Tuesday, however the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were still able to edge up to new record closing highs. The Dow Jones finished down. The Federal Reserve remains squarely focused on the dual mandate to promote maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit […]

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Fed does not rule out two rate cuts in 2024

News Desk 13/06/2024

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the revised forecast is a conservative approach and left open the possibility of additional rate reduction. Federal Reserve officials released a startling change to their estimates for the number of interest rate cuts this year. Following the two-day monetary policy meeting in Washington on Wednesday, policymakers released updated