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Euro falls below dollar for the first time in 20 years

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The euro has fallen below the dollar for the first time in nearly 20 years as the war in Ukraine pushes the single currency down

A single euro bought $0.99 on the foreign exchange market today, down by 0.4 per cent in the day’s trading.

Recession fears are creeping closer now that Russia may restrict Europe’s supplies of energy

The European Central Bank has lagged other central banks in raising rates, further weakening the euro.

A weakening currency will make imports more expensive for eurozone countries, especially goods priced in dollars such as crude oil.

This follows US inflation breaching 9 percent for the first time in more than 40 years

It’s leading to fears of a recession in the world’s biggest economy and speculation the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates even further.

President Joe Biden is downplaying the huge increase in consumer prices as “out of date” because of the sharp drop in petrol prices in the US since June.

It comes just four months from the crucial midterm elections.

The inflation shock sent stocks lower on Wall Street, intensifying debate on the next steps by the Federal Reserve to tame prices.

US inflation surged to a fresh peak of 9.1 percent in June.

Beyond the hit to consumption from high prices, analysts worry the report will prompt the Fed to adopt even tougher measures to tighten monetary policy, such as a full percentage point interest rate increase at the July 27 meeting

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U.S. Federal Reserve announce rate cut, show great confidence in economy

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The Federal Reserve has delivered a big rate cut to boost the economy while inflation slows.

The central bank slashed interest rates by a half percentage point, hoping to protect the job market while inflation inches closer to its 2% goal.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the decision reflects growing confidence in balancing the economy’s growth with low inflation. #featured #trending

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Markets brace for potential 50-point fed rate cut

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September 17, 2024

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Markets are anticipating a significant 50-point rate cut from the US Federal Reserve this week, leading to heightened focus on bond markets and key economic reports.

Financial markets are focused on a potential 50-point rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, as investors anticipate major shifts in economic policy.

The bond markets, already pricing in a borderline hard landing, reflect the expectation of a significant easing cycle over the next two years.

However, experts caution that the Fed could disappoint, as the current economic conditions differ from previous events such as the pandemic or credit crises. #featured #trending

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Bitcoin’s Q4 outlook: key factors and upcoming milestones

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September 16, 2024

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Insights into market trends and critical events shaping Bitcoin’s performance

Crypto Corner explores the latest market movements, expert insights and the influence of macroeconomic factors on the crypto industry.

Crypto Corner is hosted by Caroline Bowler, CEO of BTC Markets.

In this episode, Caroline speaks with Matt Willemsen, Head of Research & Content at Collective Shift, about what could drive Bitcoin’s strong performance in Q4. They explore how the current market differs from past cycles, the ongoing Solana vs. Ethereum debate, and the role of project-specific conferences in market trends. Matt previews key Q4 events, including the Solana Breakpoint conference and upcoming altcoin milestones like Uniswap v4 and Polygon 2.0. #crypto corner

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