The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) met on 25 September 2026 to evaluate emerging threats to UK financial stability, including escalating geopolitical tensions, energy price volatility,
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Crypto Market Rattles as Bitcoin Hits Monthly Low Amid Senate Vote
Bitcoin’s decline to a monthly low of $75,000 has intensified market jitters, with broader cryptocurrency losses following the US Senate’s rejection of the CLARITY Act.
Bitcoin and Ether Volatility Follows Fed Rate Hike
Bitcoin and ether prices fluctuated sharply following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by 0.25%, its first increase since July 2023. Bitcoin
U.S. Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points After Three-Year Pause
The U.S. Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3-3/4 to 4 percent, marking
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 1.25%, Highest in 31 Years
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in three decades, in a move aimed at curbing
US Treasury triples liquidity buybacks as Bitcoin price fails to rally
The US Treasury Department has significantly expanded its programme to purchase longer-dated government debt, raising liquidity-support buybacks to $6 billion, but Bitcoin’s price has shown
Bitcoin Struggles to Break $80,000 Amid Low Volatility Ahead of Key Economic Events
Bitcoin has remained below the $80,000 threshold despite intermittent upward momentum, with market participants citing subdued implied volatility as traders await pivotal economic data. Options
Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000 Amid Strong US Jobs Data and Rate Hike Speculation
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 for the first time in months as robust US employment figures intensified expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, with markets
The Smarter Web Company Acquires Additional 35 BTC as Part of Treasury Strategy
The Smarter Web Company has added 35 bitcoins to its treasury reserves, bringing its total holdings to 2,747 units under its long-term cryptocurrency strategy. The
Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise Amid Geopolitical Volatility
Bitcoin remains under pressure near $86,000 as financial markets increasingly price in a 60% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, according to
