The #federal-reserve tag covers 155 indexed articles, with 41 pieces published in the last month. Recent coverage has turned increasingly skeptical, with bearish sentiment at 46.3% compared to just 9.8% bullish perspectives. This represents a notable shift, as bullish sentiment has declined by 22.6 percentage points over the past 90 days. Coverage of the #federal-reserve appears frequently alongside discussions of monetary policy, banking, interest rates, and crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ripple. Crypto Briefing, Blockonomi, and Federal Reserve Press are the primary sources. Explore the articles below to see how central bank decisions and communications are currently shaping market analysis.
Rep. Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, has sent a letter to the Kansas City Fed questioning cryptocurrency exchange Kraken's Federal Reserve account. Waters could resume committee leadership if Democrats regain control of the House.
The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with an 89-10 vote, which includes a temporary ban on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issuance by the Federal Reserve through 2031. The legislation combines housing policy with cryptocurrency regulation, preventing the Fed from launching a digital dollar during this period.
Dan Matuszewski predicts Federal Reserve rate cuts before elections could boost markets, with Bitcoin potentially surging past $72,000. However, geopolitical tensions are creating volatility across commodity markets, making Bitcoin's path uncertain despite potential monetary policy tailwinds.
The Federal Reserve Board has released its annual audited financial statements, providing transparency into the central bank's financial position and operations. This routine disclosure offers insights into the Fed's balance sheet and financial performance over the past year.
Bitcoin maintains its position above $74,000 as markets await crucial central bank decisions from the Federal Reserve and other global monetary authorities. Multiple analysts are identifying early signs of recovery in the cryptocurrency market during this pivotal period.
Trump is pressuring the Federal Reserve for an immediate rate cut as the March policy meeting begins, despite CME futures showing a 99% probability that rates will remain unchanged due to ongoing inflation concerns.
President Trump is pressuring Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to cut interest rates immediately, comparing the decision to something a third-grade student would understand. This political pressure on monetary policy could have significant implications for financial markets.
Bitcoin surged above $74,000 on Monday, causing nearly $300 million in short position liquidations. Despite the strong price movement, analysts are warning that this strength may carry negative implications ahead of an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.
The crypto market is anticipating the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting where interest rate decisions will be announced. FOMC meetings historically have significant impact on cryptocurrency markets, with rate changes typically causing notable market reactions regardless of whether rates are hiked, eased, or maintained.
Ethereum futures volume on Binance has surged to over six times spot trading volume in March 2025, while ETH open interest dropped by 400,000 ETH since January, eliminating nearly $4 billion in exposure. Rising macroeconomic pressures including 3.1% core PCE inflation and geopolitical tensions are constraining Federal Reserve monetary policy flexibility.
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates while oil prices surge past $100 due to Iran crisis tensions. The week features key earnings from Micron and FedEx, plus Nvidia's GTC conference, creating multiple market catalysts.
February's CPI report showed encouraging inflation data with consumer prices rising 0.3% monthly and 2.4% annually, keeping rate cut hopes alive. Core CPI increased 0.2% monthly and 2.5% yearly, while shelter costs continued cooling, though upcoming data may alter this positive outlook.
U.S. inflation remained steady at 2.4% in February 2026, unchanged from January, while core CPI held at 2.5%, marking the lowest reading since 2021. Energy prices rebounded with natural gas rising 10.9% and fuel oil up 6.2%, though overall inflation pressures appear to be easing.
February CPI remained at 2.4% year-over-year with core inflation at 2.5%, both staying above the Fed's 2% target. Rising oil prices from Iran conflict may push March inflation higher, while weak payroll growth and higher unemployment complicate Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.
The US February CPI data held steady at 2.4% as expected, but crypto markets showed a muted response. Investors are now focused on Federal Reserve policy implications and Bitcoin price movements following the inflation data release.
TD Cowen believes Congress is moving closer to permanently banning a Federal Reserve Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This potential ban would benefit stablecoin issuers but could complicate the passage of the Clarity Act.
Bitcoin's price movements are becoming increasingly correlated with traditional financial markets including oil prices, bond yields, and Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions. Analysts suggest that ETF flows are now a primary driver of Bitcoin's market direction, making crypto-specific catalysts less influential.
Crypto markets are in a cautious holding pattern ahead of tomorrow's U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report release. The key macroeconomic indicator is expected to influence interest rate policy expectations and risk asset performance, including cryptocurrency markets.
The article argues that US stablecoins are becoming functionally similar to CBDCs despite Washington rejecting a retail Federal Reserve digital dollar. The emerging stablecoin regulatory framework enables government-like control through freeze, block, and hold functions across private dollar tokens.
US lawmakers are demanding a permanent ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), arguing that temporary restrictions are insufficient. They characterize the creation of a US CBDC as 'inherently anti-American' and are pushing for stronger legislative measures to block its development.
US lawmakers are calling for a permanent ban on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issuance, arguing that temporary restrictions are insufficient. They characterize the creation of a US CBDC as fundamentally opposed to American values.
US Senator Ted Cruz is pushing for a permanent ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) through an amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This represents an escalation from previous short-term prohibition efforts as Cruz continues his campaign against US CBDC development.
Analysis suggests Bitcoin could face a 45% decline if oil price surges from Iran conflict force the Federal Reserve to delay interest rate cuts. Trump projects the Iran conflict will resolve within 4-5 weeks, with markets expecting a pattern similar to the 2019 Saudi Aramco drone attacks.
Kraken has secured Federal Reserve payment system access, marking a significant milestone for crypto exchange integration with traditional banking infrastructure. The development comes alongside MARA clarifying Bitcoin treasury plans, Fold reducing debt by $66M, and analyst predictions that NYSE tokenization could attract institutional investors.
February's jobs report shows devastating labor market conditions with net negative job growth since April, while oil prices surge to $90. The poor employment data puts the Federal Reserve in a challenging position for monetary policy decisions heading into 2026.
