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The Bank of Japan just told the world it’s seriously considering another rate hike, and the timeline is measured in weeks, not quarters. Minutes from the BOJ’s April 27-28 meeting, released on May 11, reveal that three out of nine board members pushed for an immediate increase to the policy rate, citing persistent inflation risks and the need to continue normalizing monetary policy. The central bank currently holds its short-term policy rate at 0.75%, a level it reached after a December 2025 hike that itself marked a dramatic departure from years of negative rates. Now markets are pricing in a 65.8% chance that the BOJ bumps that rate to 1% at its June meeting. What the minutes actually say The hawkish contingent on the board, those three members who wanted to move immediately, pointed to inflation that continues to run above the BOJ’s 2% target. The bank’s own forecasts were upgr
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Bitcoin News A viral X thread drew more than six million views after a pseudonymous user claimed Anthropic’s Claude model helped recover access to a long-dormant Bitcoin wallet holding roughly 5 BTC, valued near $400,000 at current prices. The user said the wallet, beginning with the prefix 14VJyS, had been inaccessible since 2015 after a password change. On-chain records confirm the address moved funds for the first time in nearly a decade. Recovery specialists pushed back on the framing, noting the screenshots showed AI-assisted file analysis and mnemonic matching rather than any cryptographic break of Bitcoin’s underlying encryption. The episode reignited debate over how large language models can accelerate forensic password-recovery workflows. Traders are positioning for a sharp move as the CLARITY Act vote approaches in Washington,
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Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy board member Kazuyuki Masu said on Thursday that the impact of Iran war-driven energy shock on Japan’s economy may be more severe than 1973 oil crisis, risk requires attention. Key quotes Impact of Iran war-driven energy shock on Japan’s economy could be more serious than the first oil sock in 1973, a risk that warrants attention. Rising personnel expenses, distribution costs and impact of weak yen are elements forming basis for Japan’s inflation. From a long-term perspective, the price of food in general is a key determinant of future inflation. Given Japan is no longer in deflationary period, negative real rates should be addressed as soon as possible. With policy rate near estimated neutral level, BOJ must more closely assess prices, employment and financial conditions for further moves. Market reaction As of writing, the USD/JPY
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Lawrence Jengar
May 13, 2026 07:34
UNI sits at a critical juncture at $3.79 with momentum stalling near the upper Bollinger Band, but smart money positioning suggests a 65% probability of breaking toward $4.20 within 30 days if $3.7…
The Immediate Setup UNI is grinding against resistance at $3.79, trading uncomfortably close to its upper Bollinger Band at $3.97 while momentum indicators flash mixed signals. The RSI sitting at 63.62 shows buyers haven’t completely capitulated, but the MACD histogram hitting zero reveals the rally is losing steam. Daily volume of $11.3 million isn’t screaming conviction either way, creating a textbook consolidation setup that’s about to break one direction or the other. The 24-hour range of $3.69-$3.85 tells the story of indecision, with neither bulls nor bears willing to commit serious capital. This tight coiling act
A potential ECB rate hike in June could pressure euro-area bonds and make traditional assets more appealing than cryptocurrencies.
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A potential BOJ rate hike could disrupt global liquidity, impacting risk assets like crypto, especially if the Fed's stance remains unchanged.
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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
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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
