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GOP Senators defend Federal Reserve’s decision

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  GOP senators rebuff Trump attacks on Federal Reserve President Trump’s sharp criticisms of the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates are making some Republicans uncomfortable. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Trump declared that “Interest Rates…

The Hill•Julia Shapero18 Sept

• neutral toward Republican Party · 91%

Polymarket shows 84% odds of another Fed rate hike in 2026

The high odds of a Fed rate hike in 2026 suggest persistent inflation concerns, impacting economic growth and financial market stability.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

• neutral toward Polymarket · 96%

XRP Shakes Off CLARITY Act Failure to Surge 7%: Will It Hold?

XRP shook off a sharp regulatory setback this week, climbing more than 7% over 24 hours to trade near $1.39 after briefly touching lows around $1.27. The rebound followed a rocky 48 hours that combined a failed Senate vote with the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike since 2023. What Actually Triggered This Week’s Selloff Cloture

BeInCrypto•Luis Blanco18 Sept

US central bank signals more rate hikes, boosting dollar’s best weekly performance since June

The Fed's rate hikes could strain emerging markets with dollar-denominated debt, as stronger dollar and rising rates increase repayment costs.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

Silicon Valley Bank failure review finds Fed staff ‘should have known’ about risks

A new review of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse found Federal Reserve supervisory staff “knew or should have known” about the institution’s vulnerabilities, Michelle Bowman, the Fed’s vice chair for supervision, said Friday. The initial findings from an outside consulting firm’s independent review suggested the biggest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis resulted from…

The Hill•Julia Shapero18 Sept

Lennar defends even-flow, land banking strategy as risks build

Miller said nearly 50% of visitors cannot immediately qualify, as CPI ran 3.4% and the Fed lifted rates to 3.75% to 4%

HousingWire•Tyler Williams18 Sept

Investor sentiment sinks to lowest since 2025 as Fed hikes rates

Investor pessimism, driven by geopolitical tensions and rate hikes, may signal prolonged market volatility and cautious investment behavior.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

Why investors’ best move in reaction to Fed’s rate hike is doing nothing at all

Even when rates are higher, stocks should still beat bonds

MarketWatch•Mark Hulbert18 Sept

Three words from Kevin Warsh have Wall Street wondering how far the Fed will go with rate hikes

The chairman both explained this week's decision to raise interest rates, and raised vexing questions about what comes next

CNBC18 Sept

Fed’s Schmid says Treasury buybacks don’t affect central bank’s ability to do its job

The Treasury's buyback program, while not hindering the Fed's policy control, may subtly ease financial conditions, affecting economic tightening.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

Fed report finds it was ‘too timid’ in tackling risks at Silicon Valley Bank

New review calls for overhaul of bank supervision

Financial Times18 Sept

Bitcoin Hits 14-Day High Despite CLARITY Setback, Fed and BOJ Rate Hikes: Weekly Recap

How did bitcoin rose past $80,000 on Friday after the week it had?

CryptoPotato•Jordan Lyanchev18 Sept

• neutral toward Bank of Japan · 98%

Federal Reserve’s monetary policy remains uncertain after Warsh’s remarks at Jackson Hole

The Fed's shift to a reactive policy approach may increase market volatility, as economic data gains heightened influence on rate expectations.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Reserve · 95%

Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates in October as inflation fight intensifies

Rising interest rates may lead to increased borrowing costs, impacting consumer spending and business investments, potentially slowing economic growth.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Reserve · 94%

The Fed is fighting the wrong war on inflation

The crucial question is not simply whether inflation is too high. It is why prices are rising and whether higher interest rates can address the source.

The Hill•B. Oak McCoy, opinion contributor18 Sept

Fed staff should have known Silicon Valley Bank was vulnerable, new report finds

Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said a new report indicates the central bank's staff missed signs ahead of Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 failure.

CNBC18 Sept

Federal Reserve admits supervisors saw Silicon Valley Bank’s problems and didn’t act fast enough

The Fed's oversight failure at SVB highlights the need for stricter regulatory frameworks to prevent future banking crises.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

• critical toward Federal Reserve · 97%

Federal Reserve finalizes reforms to bank stress testing framework

The reforms enhance transparency and stability, allowing banks to better plan capital allocation, potentially reducing systemic risk.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

• favorable toward Federal Reserve · 91%

CoinShares Says Bitcoin Won't Hit $80,000. Is It Correct?

CoinShares says a hawkish Fed and the stalled CLARITY Act keep Bitcoin under $80,000. VanEck disagrees.

BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth18 Sept

• neutral toward CoinShares · 96%

Federal Reserve reports unchanged industrial production in August as manufacturing slips

Stagnant industrial production and rising rates may curb inflation but signal potential economic slowdown, impacting future growth prospects.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

• neutral toward Federal Reserve · 98%