Currencies
Fed raises rates by 25bp, says more hikes anticipated
The US central bank raised the range for its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4. 5-4. 75% and said it foresaw further hikes.
US factory sector activity shrinks more quickly than expected in January, ISM says
Factory sector activity in the US shrank more quickly than expected at the beginning of 2023, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
US hiring slows in January impacted by extreme weather, ADP says
Hiring in the US private sector slowed significantly at the start of 2023, the results of a survey revealed.
US job openings jump in December
Labour demand in the States remained high at the end of 2022, a very closely followed survey showed.
UK government unveils plans to regulate crypto
The UK government has set out plans to regulate cryptocurrency firms, after a string of high-profile scandals rocked the sector.
Tense calm for cryptocurrencies; the market awaits Powell and the Fed
There´s a tense calm in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) rises 0. 47% and regains $23,000 after Tuesday's steep losses, while Ethereum (ETH) is trading slightly lower, at around $1,600.