Inflation

Opinion

Cathie Wood vs. Michael Burry Isn’t About Tesla – It’s About Inflation

David Z. MorrisAug 18, 2021

Two top-tier investors are clashing over the potential of innovative "growth stocks." But what they're really talking about is the Fed.

Reserve Currency

Ranking the Currencies That Could Unseat the Dollar

David Z. MorrisAug 15, 2021

The dollar's share of global reserves has declined steadily for years. Will the euro, yuan or bitcoin take its place at the center of global finance?

Euro

Cuáles son las monedas que podrían reemplazar al dólar como principal reserva de valor

David Z. Morris Andrés EnglerAug 20, 2021

La participación de la moneda estadounidense en las reservas mundiales no ha dejado de disminuir desde hace años. ¿Tomará el euro, yuan o bitcoin su lugar en el centro de las finanzas mundiales?

Opinion

50 Years After Bretton Woods, the US Dollar’s Throne Is in Play

David Z. MorrisAug 13, 2021

The greenback's share of world reserves is dropping steadily. The euro, yuan and bitcoin are all in the running to pick up the slack.

Cryptocurrency Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides as US Lawmakers Wrangle Over Crypto Tax Proposal

Bradley Keoun Frances YueAug 12, 2021

Analysts said the market doesn't have much of an appetite now for bitcoin above $46,000 or for a massive selloff.

Inflation

Bitcoin

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rallies Despite Cooler Inflation Data

Frances YueBradley Keoun

The crypto reached its highest level since mid-May.

Inflation

US July Consumer Price Index Rose Slightly Faster Than Expected

Nate DiCamillo

A year-over-year gain of 5.4% may reflect an economy that’s still suffering from supply shortages while keeping up with increasing demand.

Opinion

The End of Exorbitant Privilege: Inflation, the Global Dollar and What Comes Next

David Z. Morris

What would it mean for the dollar to lose its global reserve status? Why might it happen? And what could take its place?

Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Near Zero, Still Sees Inflation as ‘Transitory’

Nate DiCamillo

Even while pressure mounts to taper its asset purchases, the central bank will continue its accommodative quantitative easing.

Bitcoin

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides Toward $30K, Looks ‘Fragile’

Frances YueBradley Keoun

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the U.S. Senate, about inflation and the possible rollout of a digital dollar.

Bitcoin

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat; Fed’s Powell Grilled on Crypto

Bradley KeounFrances Yue

The Federal Reserve chief signaled the U.S. central bank isn’t likely to dial back monetary stimulus anytime soon.

Inflation

Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Rise, Gold Remains Resilient

Omkar Godbole

"It's hard to read too much into the price action currently while we're still stuck in this range," one observer said.