Fed October Rate Hike Odds Differ Across Crypto Market Reports
Image: Cryptonews.comFederal Reserve Governor Michael Barr has stated further interest rate hikes may be needed to hit the 2% inflation target. Two crypto news reports give differing odds for an October Fed rate hike. One report cites Polymarket odds of 64% for a 25-basis-point hike at the October 27-28 meeting. The other report puts October hike odds at 50%, down from a recent 70% high. Both reports note upcoming PCE inflation and jobs data could shift market expectations.
Key points
- Fed Governor Michael Barr stated further rate hikes may be needed to hit the 2% inflation target.
- Both reports use Polymarket data to track odds for a Fed rate hike in October.
Why it matters
Bitcoin and Ethereum have traded as macro-sensitive risk assets, with interest rate moves impacting their prices. The October Fed meeting outcome could affect crypto asset demand and pricing.
What's unclear
The two reports report differing Polymarket odds for an October Fed rate hike, with no explanation for the gap.
Sources · 2 publishers
CoinGape
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Fed’s Michael Barr Says More Hikes Likely Needed as October Rate Hike Odds Fall
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Cryptonews.com
- Confirmed by CoinGape
- CryptoVideos brief published
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