Inflation
America, Let’s Try Optimism This Thanksgiving
Inflation is certainly a cause for anxiety, but it could be seen as a price worth paying for keeping the economy going during unprecedented calamity.
Goldman Says Fed May Accelerate Tapering in January: Report
The new projection means the asset purchase program would end in March.
Bitcoin Slips to $55K as Renewed COVID Concerns Jolt Traditional Markets
The cryptocurrency appeared set for a breakout above $60,000 after Thursday’s rise, but COVID fears played spoilsport.
Axie Infinity Finds Ready Players in Hyperinflation-Racked Venezuela
As they have in the Philippines, some players are making enough money to feed their families.
Biden to Renominate Powell as Fed Chair and Appoint Brainard as Vice Chair
The president cites Powell’s stewardship of the economy during the pandemic.
Turkey Makes the Case for Bitcoin as Erdogan Runs the Autocrat’s Inflation Playbook
The longtime ruler’s unhinged monetary policy follows a familiar pattern – and it’s pushing some Turks toward bitcoin.
Biden and the Fed: Why Powell or Brainard Won’t Change Much for Crypto
Both candidates are seen as taking a tough stance on crypto regulation, but they’re also both seen as dovish – possibly beneficial for bitcoin’s inflation narrative.
Bitcoin Still a Risk Asset Despite Last Week’s Inflation-Led Rally, TradFi Experts Say
An elevated inflationary environment is completely new territory for bitcoin and its reaction function, one analyst said.
