Achieving 2% inflation might not prevent a Fed rate pause

October 10, 2026

The Federal Reserve could pause its interest rate hikes before inflation hits 2% if policymakers see independent economic movement toward the target. Minutes from the September gathering show officials weighing persistent spending, labor market trends, and borrowing costs.

US moves $1B in Bitcoin as crypto price drops $4,000

October 8, 2026

Wallets linked to the US government transferred over $1 billion in Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime as the cryptocurrency's price dropped by approximately $4,000, reigniting concerns about potential government sell-offs and exposing previously unidentified digital asset holdings.

US credit spreads tighten October 2 following wider losses

October 5, 2026

US corporate credit spreads narrowed on October 2 after experiencing wider losses and significant expansion among weak borrowers between September 25 and October 1, prompting ongoing analysis of potential impacts on Bitcoin and institutional risk-taking.

Bitcoin has 20 days to test if energy drops sway the Fed

October 5, 2026

The G7's emergency diesel initiative establishes an immediate twenty-day test to see if falling energy costs can reduce inflationary pressure and impact Federal Reserve monetary policy, directly influencing Bitcoin markets.