Markets Look to Powell Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Markets Look to Powell Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Investors will listen to the Federal Reserve chair’s speech on Thursday for clues on interest-rate moves, as the Israel-Hamas conflict drives up oil prices.
Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access

Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access

FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the industry this week, but the events have changed its tone.
Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High

Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High

Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.