The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 4.25-4.50% at its March meeting, with Chair Powell emphasizing the need to assess the economic impact of the Strait of Hormuz crisis before making any policy adjustments. The dot plot showed that most officials still expected rate cuts later in 2026, but the median projection was revised down…

The European Central Bank announced it was postponing its planned interest rate reductions and raising its 2026 inflation forecast due to the energy price shock from the Strait of Hormuz crisis. President Christine Lagarde cited significant upside risks to the inflation outlook and downgraded GDP growth projections. The decision marked a sharp reversal from earlier…

The US labor market added 189,000 jobs in January, exceeding consensus estimates of 175,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% from 4.2%, while average hourly earnings rose 0.5% month-over-month. The data suggested a resilient labor market that reduced pressure on the Fed to cut rates aggressively. Crypto markets dipped slightly on the news as…

The week of January 19-26, 2026, concludes on a cautious note for crypto markets. BTC is trading at $86,548, down 3.2% over seven days, while ETH follows a similar trend at $2,814, shedding 4.1% during the period. Trading volumes are down 15% compared to the previous week, indicating subdued speculative activity. Analysis: The Weight of…

On Monday, January 26, BTC lost significant ground, trading at $86,548, down 2.9% for the day. ETH followed the trend, reaching $2,814. Over the week, the decline reached 7.7%, a significant pullback that is concerning investors. Trading volumes remained moderate, indicating widespread caution. This bearish movement occurs within a tense macroeconomic environment. Traditional markets, particularly…