Tagged: jerome powell

January 16, 2026 @ 2:38 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The independence of the Federal Reserve, the world’s largest economy’s central bank, is under attack and markets won’t stand for it, cautions deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. The warning comes as Chairman Jerome Powell says he is now under federal criminal investigation related to the… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The latest confrontation between President Donald Trump and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin “a beneficiary”. This is the analysis from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirms he is facing a federal criminal investigation linked… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

In one of the outlandish moves by the Trump Administration, it emerged this past weekend that the US Department of Justice was investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns for renovations at the US Federal Reserve. Powell took to X to declare he would… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 10:44 am By JD Alois  |  

The independence of the US Federal Reserve is sacrosanct. Removing it from the vicissitudes of elected officials, many of whom do not have a clue about economics and finance, has been foundational to the stability of the US economy. The revelation that the US Department… Read More

January 1, 2026 @ 10:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we step into 2026, the US dollar concerningly finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with significant headwinds that have defined its trajectory over the past year. Analysts are pointing to the Federal Reserve as the dominant force shaping the currency’s path in the coming… Read More

December 13, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

As expected, the Web3 community had plenty to say about the Fed and rate cuts this week. Read on to learn about the impacts on crypto and the broader markets. “This rate cut validates our view that restrictive policy is giving way to a slower,… Read More

December 1, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A Bitcoin bounceback? Tether troubles? Fed fluctuations? These and more occupy this edition of Web3 Thoughts of the Week. Fed response key to Bitcoin bounceback “The scale of this pullback is the market’s response to uncertainty, not a collapse in underlying demand. Many investors have… Read More

October 31, 2025 @ 1:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and rate cuts dominated Web3 thoughts this week, but some still had time to weigh in on gold and crypto. Speaking of rate cuts… “The Federal Reserve’s rate cut was widely expected, though it comes at a unique moment… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:41 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While the Fed rate cuts dominated discussions this week, Web3 also looked at some new developments with ETFs Did the Fed cut enough? “Markets are on edge this week as investors await the outcome of the most important FOMC meeting of 2025. Some analysts expect… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 2:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was expected, the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rates by 25 basis points, to 4% to 4.25% percent. The FOMC noted that while inflation remains somewhat evelated, economic activity has slowed along with job growth. Voting for the rate cut were Chairman Jerome… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 10:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

US stocks were volatile this week after President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the central bank’s board of Governors, an unprecedented act that is intensifying fears about the erosion of the Fed’s independence. The ICE US Dollar Index shed… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 3:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 discusses how rate cut signals and political pressures are shaping crypto flows, and what’s next for Bitcoin: “Rate cuts and political pressure are creating two reinforcing forces for crypto right now: on one side, lower rates weaken the dollar and push capital toward alternative… Read More

August 25, 2025 @ 6:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The annual Jackson Hole gathering closed with what may well prove to be Jerome Powell’s last major act before the September meeting — and while he resisted committing to a cut, the stage remains set for one, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisor… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 5:37 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 was closely watching this week’s action out of Jackson Hole. Industry figures share their thoughts below. “Powell’s Jackson Hole speech struck a positive tone for markets, with investors now largely pricing in a rate cut as soon as September. He signalled that the Fed’s… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

In a speech delivered at Jackson Hole today, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell messaged a possible rate cut next month. As data has been contradictory regarding whether inflation was at risk of rising or unemployment heading lower, expectations for a rate cut in September have… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 2:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Federal Reserve, Open Market Committee, has decided to hold rates steady in a move that is likely to frustrate President Donald Trump, who has been rather vocal in advocating for lower interest rates. Markets have anticipated this decision with current expectations indicating rate… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:50 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

President Donald Trump may be turning up the heat on the Federal Reserve, but he won’t dare pull the trigger on Chair Jerome Powell’s job because the market reaction would be immediate, brutal, and global, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green suggests. This week’s planned visit… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 9:39 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

With the Federal Reserve now openly warning of stagflation, Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a preferred option for investors seeking insulation from mounting economic stress, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. The expected rise in US consumer prices, coupled with weakening labor and investment data,… Read More

April 24, 2025 @ 1:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s claim that he has “no intention” of firing Jerome Powell is not an act of restraint—it’s a “recognition of reality”, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green believes. Green spoke after Trump on Monday continued his criticism of the Federal Reserve chair, calling him a… Read More

February 11, 2025 @ 3:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, was testifying before the Senate Banking Committee today. While typically targeting the Fed’s dual mandate of pursuing full employment and low inflation, the hearing provides an opportunity for the Members to query the Chair on other… Read More