Bank of Japan debates near-term rate hike, signals June move

A potential ECB rate hike in June could pressure euro-area bonds and make traditional assets more appealing than cryptocurrencies. The post European Central Bank may raise rates in June, says Patsalides appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair amid pressure over rates and Fed independence appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair in a narrow 54–45 vote on 13 May, placing the former Fed governor at the center of mounting political and market pressure over interest rates, inflation, and central bank independence. The confirmation marked one of the closest margins for a Fed chair in decades and followed a separate 51–45 vote confirming Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board one day earlier. Warsh will now take over leadership of the U.S. central bank as markets closely watch whether the Fed maintains its current inflation-focused stance or shifts toward faster rate cuts under pressure from President Donald Trump and Republican allies. The confirmation also arrives during heightened uncertainty around energy prices, inflation persistence, and slowing economic growth. Markets focus on Fed independence concerns Much of the de

The post Gold slips as hot US PPI lifts US yields and US Dollar appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) price edges lower during Wednesday’s session following another high inflation print in the US: input prices for producers, which hit their highest level in four years. At the time of writing, the XAU/USD pair trades at $4,699, down some 0.30%. XAU/USD weakens as sticky inflation dampens Fed cut hopes The market is in a risk-off mood for two consecutive days amid spiking US inflation due to the US-Iran war. In the meantime, US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for the US-China summit. The chances for a peace deal are shrinking, while Trump stated that Iran would be decimated if they don’t sign a deal. Tehran’s demands include lifting sanctions, unfreezing funds, reparations for war damage, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, Trump added that he doesn’t need China’s help to end the conflict. Recently, the US Producer Price Index (PPI) rose sharply

Tokenized Treasuries hit a record $15.35 billion on May 13 as Fed rate-hike fears drove investors toward on-chain yield. Tokenized Treasuries reached $15.35 billion in total value locked on May 13, surpassing the previous mid-April peak of $15.10 billion, according…

A potential BOJ rate hike could strengthen the yen, impacting global carry trades and creating selling pressure across various risk assets. The post Bank of Japan debates near-term rate hike, eyes June move appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions may lead to prolonged high interest rates, impacting economic growth and financial market stability. The post Fed’s Collins warns inflation to persist, no rate cuts expected through 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post US PPI Shocker Hits 6% in April 2026, Crushing Fed Rate Cut Hopes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. US Producer Price Index (PPI) Final Demand jumped 6% in April 2026, the highest reading since January 2023. The print came in well above the 4.9% consensus forecast. The monthly gain hit 1.4%, nearly triple the 0.5% consensus, while core PPI rose 1% on the month. Both headline and core figures now sit at three-year highs. Services Drove the April Surge Final demand services climbed 1.2%, the largest monthly advance since March 2022. The gain accounted for roughly 60% of the headline move, according to the BLS release. PPI 6% YoY, Est. 4.9%PPI 1.4% MoM, Est. 0.5% PPI Core 5.2% YoY, Est. 4.3%PPI Core 1% MoM, Est. 0.3% — Wall St Engine (@wallstengine) May 13, 2026 Trade services margins rose 2.7%, while transportation and warehousing prices jumped 5%. Final demand goods advanced 2%, with energy up 7.8% and gasoline prices climbing 15.6%. The narrowest core measure excludes food,

The post Dollar Hits One-Week High on Inflation, Iran Tensions, Trump-Xi Talks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. US inflation hit 3.8% in April, above forecasts, wiping out all Fed rate cut hopes for 2026. Markets now price a 35% chance of a Fed rate hike in December rather than a cut. Iran ceasefire declared on life support by Trump as oil climbs once again. Three big things are hitting global markets at the same time right now. US inflation came in higher than expected, the Iran ceasefire is falling apart, and markets are bracing for a critical meeting between President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing. The result is that the US dollar is getting stronger, Treasury yields are rising, and the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year have essentially dropped to zero. The euro dropped to $1.1735. The British pound slipped to $1.3532. The dollar index, which measures the dollar against a basket of major currencies, held near 98.335, its strongest level in