Federal Reserve (Fed)
Coverage of Federal Reserve (Fed) in the Nexus archive.
- Everyone's pricing Warsh as the dovish pivot, but the Fed just had its most divided FOMC vote since 1992
The April FOMC meeting was the most divided since 1992 (8-4 split), with three governors opposing easing-bias language, contradicting market expectations of a dovish pivot under Jerome Powell's successor, Lorie Logan Warsh. Warsh's historical hawkish stance, his sophisticated VC LP crypto exposure (not personal holdings), and Powell's continued Board presence suggest a slower path to rate cuts than priced by markets.
- Holding a perp overnight/weekend? My checklist so I stop getting wrecked.
The article outlines a checklist to avoid losses when holding perpetual crypto contracts over weekends, focusing on factors like funding rates, liquidity risks, event calendars, and position health. The author shares lessons learned from past mistakes, such as high fees on PEPE and volatility from Fed events.
- Malaysia Faces ‘Critical Period’ For Fuel by June, Minister Says
Malaysia's Minister warns of a 'critical period' for fuel by June 2024, amid concerns over political stability and a weakened ringgit currency. The ringgit remains under pressure due to high interest rate differentials with the Fed and ongoing economic challenges.