Federal Reserve Meeting: Highlights From Jerome Powell’s Speech And Impact On Bitcoin

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The US stock market and Bitcoin price reached record highs on Thursday following the Federal Reserve meeting and it’s decision to cut interest rates and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s reassuring press conference, where he dismissed concerns about his potential resignation following Donald Trump’s election.

Powell recognized solid economic expansion- a 2.8% GDP gain in Q2 and strong consumer confidence- but dismissed weak October employment data as the transient impact of strikes and hurricanes.

US Treasury yields declined, with the 10-year yield ten basis points lower at 4.33%, and the U.S.dollar was 0.7% weaker.Gold rose, climbing 1.8%, and Bitcoin jumped by 1%, reaching an all-time high of $76,990.

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Author / Journalist: Teuta Franjkovic

Category: Crypto

Markets: India

Topics: Bitcoin Federal Reserve 24/7 Cryptocurrency News Jerome H. Powell Bitcoin News

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Published On: 2024-11-08 @ 15:08:45 (2 weeks ago)

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