Oil prices rise, gas hits 4-year high despite Trump’s inflation claims

AI demand's inflationary impact may prompt tighter Fed policies, affecting economic stability and market expectations for future rates. The post Fed minutes highlight AI demand as new inflation risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Fed flags AI inflation risk as rate hike odds climb above 59% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Federal Reserve has warned that strong artificial intelligence-related demand could keep inflation elevated, while market pricing for a U.S. interest rate hike this year has climbed above 59%. Summary Fed minutes identified AI demand, tariffs, and Middle East tensions as potential drivers of persistent inflation. Most Fed officials said higher rates may be needed if inflation stays above the 2% target. Polymarket now prices a 59% chance of a Fed rate hike this year, while July pause odds remain at 69.5%. According to the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June Federal Open Market Committee meeting, policymakers discussed several paths for monetary policy depending on how inflation and the labor market develop. One of the scenarios considered involved inflation staying above the central bank’s 2% target despite a stable labor market, driven by strong AI-related demand, the confl

Persistent inflation could lead to tighter monetary policy, impacting economic growth, borrowing costs, and financial market stability. The post Fed officials lean toward rate hikes if inflation persists appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Federal Reserve has warned that strong artificial intelligence-related demand could keep inflation elevated, while market pricing for a U.S. interest rate hike this year has climbed above 59%. According to the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June Federal Open…

The end of the ceasefire heightens geopolitical tensions, reducing diplomatic prospects and potentially destabilizing global oil markets. The post Trump ends Iran ceasefire, threatens larger military strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Trump Calls Iran “Islamic Republic of Japan” as Oil Surges 5% and Stocks Crash appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. President Donald Trump has told the reporters that the US-Iran ceasefire is now over. “I don’t want to have anything to do with them anymore; they’re scum,” he added. The comments jolted the financial markets around the world. Stocks fell, oil surged, and around $500 billion was wiped out of U.S. stock markets in just a few hours. The remarks also included some unusual verbal errors by Trump, such as referring to Iran as the “Islamic Republic of Japan” while discussing an attack on a U.S. aircraft carrier involving 11 missiles. President Trump said during the NATO Summit that they will probably hit Iran again tonight. Last week, positive news came in from the US-Iran talks. The indirect talks concluded between Iranian and U.S. negotiators and Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, Qatar, with positive progress. But today, all of that progress seems to go in vain

The post Breaking: FOMC Minutes lean toward higher-for-longer narrative appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The June FOMC Minutes reinforced the Fed’s cautious approach as policymakers unanimously agreed to maintain interest rates unchanged while keeping a close eye on inflation risks. Although officials agreed that downside risks to the labour market had eased somewhat, they generally continued to view upside risks to inflation as elevated. Several participants warned that persistent price pressures could stem from stronger AI-related investment, higher tariffs or renewed tensions in the Middle East, with staff projections revised to show higher inflation in both 2026 and 2027 than previously expected. Importantly, a few policymakers judged that another rate hike could eventually become appropriate, although they still supported leaving policy unchanged at the June meeting. Almost all of those participants indicated that additional tightening would likely be warranted should inflatio

Rising interest rates could dampen economic growth, affect investment strategies, and alter market dynamics, impacting various sectors globally. The post Federal Reserve weighs rate hikes amid inflation risks from tariffs, oil, and AI investment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.