Monetary Policy

Gate News message, April 22 — The U.S. dollar index has fallen approximately 2.3% from its March peak, marking its worst monthly performance since August 2025, as easing Middle East tensions reduce safe-haven demand and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts intensify. Major financial

Gate News message, April 22 — Turkey's Central Bank held its policy rate, the one-week repo rate, steady at 37% on April 22. The overnight lending rate remained unchanged at 40%.

Reuters survey finds 71 of 103 economists expect the Fed to cut rates at least once this year, signaling market bets on easing amid ongoing economic conditions. Abstract: A Reuters poll of economists shows widespread expectation of at least one Federal Reserve rate cut this year, reflecting market pricing of potential monetary loosening amid persistent economic conditions.

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Gate News message, April 22 — South Korea's central bank has entered a new monetary phase with newly appointed governor Shin Hyun-song placing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) at the forefront of the country's financial system. In his inaugural address, Shin positioned CBDCs and bank-issued d

Gate News message, April 22 — Indonesia's central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% on April 22, marking the seventh consecutive meeting without a change and aligning with market expectations. Central Bank Governor Perry Warjiyo stated that the bank has intensified foreign

Abstract: Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh argues digital assets are already part of U.S. finance, rejects a central bank digital currency, and favors market-led crypto innovation. He disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, inviting questions about independence. Summary: Warsh, Trump's Fed nominee, says digital assets are integral to U.S. finance, rejects a CBDC, and favors market-driven crypto innovation; he disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, raising independence concerns.

Gate News message, April 22 — Bitcoin surged above $78,000 this morning following Trump's extension of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran. The ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, was extended just before the original two-week agreement was set to expire. As BTC approaches $80,000, Jack Yi,

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Gate News message, April 22 — President Trump nominated Christopher Fehren as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers on April 21, filling the vacancy left by former chair Stephen Miran after his appointment as a member of the Federal Reserve Board in 2025. The nomination has been

Gate News message, April 22 — Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has released a consultation paper to establish more favorable regulatory capital guidance for crypto assets on permissionless blockchains (public blockchains) ahead of implementing

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CME FedWatch shows a 100% probability of no rate change in April, with zero chance of a 25 bp hike; by June a 1.7% chance of a 25 bp cut and a 98.3% likelihood rates stay flat.

Gate News message, April 22 — Kevin Warsh, the nominated chair of the Federal Reserve, called for significant policy reforms during his confirmation hearing on April 21, stating that the Fed needs to change its policy execution framework. The proposed reforms include a new inflation target framework

Gate News message, April 21 — US Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh expressed support for digital assets during his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing today, stating that cryptocurrencies are "already part of the fabric of our financial industry." During the nearly 3-hour public s

Abstract: In a Gate News message on April 21, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued that the traditional incremental approach to operating the Fed's regional banks is inadequate for current conditions, signaling a potential overhaul of the central bank's operating structure. Summary: Waller says the Fed’s traditional incremental mode for operating regional banks is inadequate for the current environment, signaling a need to overhaul the central bank’s operating framework.

Gate News message, April 21 — Barr, the nominee for U.S. Federal Reserve chairman, stated that specific figures for the balance sheet size have not yet been determined.

Gate News message, April 21 — During a Senate hearing on April 22, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis asked Federal Reserve chair nominee Wosh whether digital assets should be integrated into the nation's financial system to provide Americans with new investment opportunities and consumer protections. Wos

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Gate News message, April 21 — U.S. President Donald Trump stated that "the United States should always maintain the lowest global interest rates." Trump noted that interest rate adjustments have played a role in addressing inflation concerns.