Powell: Next Rate Hike Possibility Mentioned, But Most Participants Do Not View It as Base Case

ECB Likely to Hold Rates in April, Hike 25 Basis Points in June Amid Inflation Concerns

Gate News message, April 24 — A survey indicates the European Central Bank will likely maintain interest rates in April but raise them by 25 basis points in June, driven by inflation concerns stemming from geopolitical tensions. Looking ahead, market participants widely expect the ECB to begin

Fed Chair nominee Warsh has a net worth of more than $135 million: SpaceX and Polymarket holdings—amount not disclosed

Fed Chair nominee Warsh’s OGE Form 278e asset disclosure form, submitted before his 4/21 Senate Banking Committee hearing, shows that his reported total assets range from $135 million to $226 million—making him the richest-known Fed chair nominee in U.S. history. On the same day, Forbes noted that his spouse, Jane Lauder, is an heir to the Estée Lauder Group with an estimated personal net worth of $1.9–$2.5 billion, which was not included in Warsh’s current filing. Reported assets: main components In his filing, Warsh disclosed nearly 70 holdings, covering VC

Bitcoin Stalls at $77.8K Amid Japan Inflation Surge and Iran War Tensions

Gate News message, April 24 — Crypto markets weakened on Friday as Bitcoin hovered near $77,800 and Ethereum fell to $2,300 with a 24-hour decline of 0.8%. The uptrend that began Wednesday from $65,000 has visibly slowed, with Ethereum underperforming Bitcoin. Market pressure stems from Japan's Mar

Trump ordered the sinking of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and Bitcoin’s rebound momentum weakened to 78k

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 24, announcing that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by three weeks. On the same day, he also ordered the U.S. Navy to “sink any vessel currently laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz,” and instructed the military to carry out mine-clearing operations with “three times the force.” Brent crude spot prices have returned above $100, and Bitcoin is trading near $78,000 under pressure and consolidating.

CME Fed Watch: April Rate Hold Probability Reaches 99%, June Scenario Odds Released

Gate News message, April 23 — According to CME Fed Watch data, the probability of the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged in April stands at 99%, with only a 1% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike. Looking ahead to June, the odds show a 96.4% probability of maintaining current rates, 2.6% prob

Money Markets Fully Price in Two ECB Rate Hikes by December, 50% Probability of Third Increase

Gate News message, April 23 — Money markets have fully priced in expectations of two European Central Bank (ECB) rate hikes by December, with a 50% probability of a third increase occurring.