Inflation


Markets

Minutes Show Fed Ready to Take Action, Mentions Crypto and Stablecoin Risks

Officials said they are ready to hike interest rates and also briefly mentioned the threat of crypto and stablecoins to the financial system.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Opinion

Bitcoin Isn't an Inflation Hedge Yet, but Here's How It Could Be

The bitcoin inflation hedge thesis is being put to the test and so far it's not faring well, says our columnist.

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Markets

Irrelevance of January Fed Minutes Shows How Fast Monetary Policy Is Moving

The Federal Reserve is scheduled to release minutes of its January meeting later Wednesday but the market seems to have already moved on.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

Videos

Bitcoin on the Rise Following Partial Pullback of Russian Troops

Bitcoin is rising with global markets following the partial pullback of Russian troops along the Ukraine border. Still, the rally is occurring on low volume. Meanwhile, new economic data shows another sign of runaway inflation. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Jump Fades After US Inflation Spike

Buyers failed to sustain a brief recovery in BTC, while altcoins underperformed.

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Videos

US Inflation Hits New 4-Decade High of 7.5% in January

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for January released Thursday revealed prices have climbed 7.5% over the past year, the fastest pace since 1982. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and what this means for bitcoin as a potential hedge against inflation.

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Markets

US Inflation Hits New 4-Decade High of 7.5% in January

Bitcoin traders keep track of the inflation rate because some think of the cryptocurrency as an inflation hedge, and the Federal Reserve's expected response to economic conditions often dictates market direction.

Inflation will be in focus this week. (Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images)

Finance

BofA Says Bitcoin Trades More as Risk Asset, Less as Inflation Hedge

The cryptocurrency’s volatility remains elevated relative to stock indices.

Bitcoin is seen more as a risk asset than an inflation hedge. (Sean Benesh/Unsplash)