Cryptos extend losses as lender Silvergate Capital is shutting operations

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Bitcoin, 2-hour chart

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Bitcoin, 2-hour chart

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Bitcoin, 2-hour chart

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The news of its decision to liquidate dealt a fresh blow to cryptocurrency prices, pushing Bitcoin and Ethereum down to a one-month low of $21,500 and $1,530 respectively, while the smaller in-value token Solana broke below $19, and the metaverse-led Mana fell to $0.55, more than 25% from their yearly highs.

Bitcoin, 2-hour chart

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

The news of its decision to liquidate dealt a fresh blow to cryptocurrency prices, pushing Bitcoin and Ethereum down to a one-month low of $21,500 and $1,530 respectively, while the smaller in-value token Solana broke below $19, and the metaverse-led Mana fell to $0.55, more than 25% from their yearly highs.

Bitcoin, 2-hour chart

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Cryptocurrencies continued their downward momentum this afternoon after the crypto lender Silvergate Capital said on Wednesday it intends to wind down operations and voluntarily liquidate Silvergate Bank in an orderly manner and in accordance with applicable regulatory processes.

The news of its decision to liquidate dealt a fresh blow to cryptocurrency prices, pushing Bitcoin and Ethereum down to a one-month low of $21,500 and $1,530 respectively, while the smaller in-value token Solana broke below $19, and the metaverse-led Mana fell to $0.55, more than 25% from their yearly highs.

Bitcoin, 2-hour chart

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Cryptocurrencies continued their downward momentum this afternoon after the crypto lender Silvergate Capital said on Wednesday it intends to wind down operations and voluntarily liquidate Silvergate Bank in an orderly manner and in accordance with applicable regulatory processes.

The news of its decision to liquidate dealt a fresh blow to cryptocurrency prices, pushing Bitcoin and Ethereum down to a one-month low of $21,500 and $1,530 respectively, while the smaller in-value token Solana broke below $19, and the metaverse-led Mana fell to $0.55, more than 25% from their yearly highs.

Bitcoin, 2-hour chart

California-based Silvergate offered traditional banking services to several big crypto exchanges, and it served as one of the two leading banks for crypto companies with over $11 billion in assets, along with the leading crypto-friendly New York-based Signature Bank with over $114 billion assets.

The crypto lender decided to shut down its Bank operations and proceed with a voluntary liquidation of the assets on Wednesday, adding in a statement that all deposits will be fully repaid, according to a liquidation plan.

It had suffered catastrophic losses on its portfolio of bonds when the mass flight from crypto as an asset class in the wake of FTX’s collapse caused Silvergate’s crypto clients to pull their funds from the bank to meet redemption requests from their own customers.

The liquidation comes less than a week after Silvergate discontinued its payments platform known as the SEN-Silvergate Exchange Network (announced on March 03, 2023), which was one of its core offerings.

The platform disconnection followed the postponement of the filing of its annual 10-K financial report for 2022 on March 01, a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen over 60% to a record low of $4.90 on Wednesday, nearly 98% down since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Financial markets in deep red after Powell’s hawkish testimony

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Powell’s commentary opened the door to resume larger hikes of 50 basis points at the next Fed’s policy meeting on March 21-22, with would bring the rate to a range of 5% to 5.25%.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Powell’s commentary opened the door to resume larger hikes of 50 basis points at the next Fed’s policy meeting on March 21-22, with would bring the rate to a range of 5% to 5.25%.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Fed’s Chair Powell told Congress the central bank would likely need to increase interest rates more than expected considering recent robust macroeconomic data and is prepared to move in larger steps if the “totality” of incoming economic data suggests tougher measures are needed to control persistent inflation.

Powell’s commentary opened the door to resume larger hikes of 50 basis points at the next Fed’s policy meeting on March 21-22, with would bring the rate to a range of 5% to 5.25%.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Fed’s Chair Powell told Congress the central bank would likely need to increase interest rates more than expected considering recent robust macroeconomic data and is prepared to move in larger steps if the “totality” of incoming economic data suggests tougher measures are needed to control persistent inflation.

Powell’s commentary opened the door to resume larger hikes of 50 basis points at the next Fed’s policy meeting on March 21-22, with would bring the rate to a range of 5% to 5.25%.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Growth-sensitive financial markets and most commodities ended Tuesday’s trading session in deep red while U.S dollar and bond yields surged after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled interest rate hikes could come at a faster pace from the U.S. central bank in his testimony to a congressional committee.

Fed’s Chair Powell told Congress the central bank would likely need to increase interest rates more than expected considering recent robust macroeconomic data and is prepared to move in larger steps if the “totality” of incoming economic data suggests tougher measures are needed to control persistent inflation.

Powell’s commentary opened the door to resume larger hikes of 50 basis points at the next Fed’s policy meeting on March 21-22, with would bring the rate to a range of 5% to 5.25%.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

Growth-sensitive financial markets and most commodities ended Tuesday’s trading session in deep red while U.S dollar and bond yields surged after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled interest rate hikes could come at a faster pace from the U.S. central bank in his testimony to a congressional committee.

Fed’s Chair Powell told Congress the central bank would likely need to increase interest rates more than expected considering recent robust macroeconomic data and is prepared to move in larger steps if the “totality” of incoming economic data suggests tougher measures are needed to control persistent inflation.

Powell’s commentary opened the door to resume larger hikes of 50 basis points at the next Fed’s policy meeting on March 21-22, with would bring the rate to a range of 5% to 5.25%.

Let’s remind that Fed raised rates by 25 basis points on February 01, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

Some analysts and investors expressed that there is a reasonable chance that the Fed will have to bring the Fed Funds rate to 5.50%-6%, and then keep it there for an extended period to slow the economy and get inflation down to nearly 2%.

Market reaction:

Powell’s hawkish remarks boosted U.S. dollar and Treasury yields on prospects for higher interest rates, which in return took out from the market the appetite for risk assets.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against major peers, jumped 1% to a three-month high of 105.80 mark, pushing lower the Euro to $1.0530, the Pound Sterling to $1.1820, the Australian dollar to $0.66, and the risk-sensitive Bitcoin toward $22,000 support level.

DXY-U.S. dollar index, Daily chart

U.S. stock indexes also fell sharply after the remarks. The Dow Jones closed nearly 575 points lower or 1.70% and turned negative for 2023, the S&P 500 slid 1.53% to close below the key 4,000 thresholds, while the yield-sensitive Nasdaq Composite lost 1.25% to 11,530.

The sharp decline for stocks was accompanied by a spike in bond yields, with the rate on the 2-year Treasury surpassing 5% and touching the highest level since 2007, while the rate on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4% key resistance level.

Hence, the stronger dollar also weighted negatively on the value of the dollar-denominated commodities, making them less affordable for overseas buyers. Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices lost 3.50% to $82.80/b and $77/b respectively, while the growth-sensitive Copper broke below the $4/lb key support level.

Precious metals Gold and Silver extended recent losses to nearly $1,810/oz and $20,50/oz, despite being known as an inflation hedge since the higher interest rates dent bullion’s appeal as they increase the opportunity cost of holding a zero-yield asset.

U.S. stocks advance ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s testimony

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

The well-expected two-day testimony is set to begin before the Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington, with Powell presenting the central bank’s semi-annual monetary policy report.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

The well-expected two-day testimony is set to begin before the Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington, with Powell presenting the central bank’s semi-annual monetary policy report.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

Nasdaq Composite, Daily chart

The well-expected two-day testimony is set to begin before the Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington, with Powell presenting the central bank’s semi-annual monetary policy report.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

Nasdaq Composite, Daily chart

The well-expected two-day testimony is set to begin before the Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington, with Powell presenting the central bank’s semi-annual monetary policy report.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

Nasdaq Composite, Daily chart

The well-expected two-day testimony is set to begin before the Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington, with Powell presenting the central bank’s semi-annual monetary policy report.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

U.S. stock futures extended last week’s gains by another 0.20% on mid-Tuesday as investors bets that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give a less hawkish tone during a congressional testimony later today and Wednesday.

Nasdaq Composite, Daily chart

The well-expected two-day testimony is set to begin before the Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington, with Powell presenting the central bank’s semi-annual monetary policy report.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

U.S. stock futures extended last week’s gains by another 0.20% on mid-Tuesday as investors bets that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give a less hawkish tone during a congressional testimony later today and Wednesday.

Nasdaq Composite, Daily chart

The well-expected two-day testimony is set to begin before the Senate on Tuesday and the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington, with Powell presenting the central bank’s semi-annual monetary policy report.

Powell would likely express heightened concern about the persistent inflation and the resilient U.S. economy, and he might give some clues about the future interest rate increases ahead of the Fed’s March policy meeting, and the path forward for monetary tightening.

According to Reuters, Fed funds futures traders are pricing in a 76% probability the Fed will raise rates by 25 basis points at its March 22 meeting. They also expect interest rates to peak at 5.48% in September and still be above 5% at the end of 2022.

In other words, investors are afraid that the Federal Reserve will push interest rates higher than previously expected and keep them elevated for longer to curb inflation.

The Fed slowed the pace of rate hikes to 25 basis points at its last meeting on Feb. 1, after a 50-basis point increase in December that came in the wake of four consecutive 75 basis-point increases.

The DXY-U.S. dollar index, which measures it against six major rivals, fell as low as 104.170 overnight, before rebounding to nearly 104.50 a few hours before the kick-off of the testimony.

The weaker dollar gave the opportunity to major risk-sensitive currencies to rebound, with Euro recovering toward the $1.07 key resistance level, and the Pound Sterling jumping as high as $1.2050.

A modest Chinese GDP growth outlook weighs on oil and copper prices

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

During the opening of the annual National People’s Congress on Sunday, the Chinese administration set a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of “around” 5% for 2023, a goal of 3% for the consumer price index, and a 5.5% unemployment rate for people in cities, with the creation of around 12 million new urban jobs vs an 11 million target in 2022.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

During the opening of the annual National People’s Congress on Sunday, the Chinese administration set a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of “around” 5% for 2023, a goal of 3% for the consumer price index, and a 5.5% unemployment rate for people in cities, with the creation of around 12 million new urban jobs vs an 11 million target in 2022.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Copper, 1-hour chart

During the opening of the annual National People’s Congress on Sunday, the Chinese administration set a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of “around” 5% for 2023, a goal of 3% for the consumer price index, and a 5.5% unemployment rate for people in cities, with the creation of around 12 million new urban jobs vs an 11 million target in 2022.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Copper, 1-hour chart

During the opening of the annual National People’s Congress on Sunday, the Chinese administration set a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of “around” 5% for 2023, a goal of 3% for the consumer price index, and a 5.5% unemployment rate for people in cities, with the creation of around 12 million new urban jobs vs an 11 million target in 2022.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Copper, 1-hour chart

During the opening of the annual National People’s Congress on Sunday, the Chinese administration set a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of “around” 5% for 2023, a goal of 3% for the consumer price index, and a 5.5% unemployment rate for people in cities, with the creation of around 12 million new urban jobs vs an 11 million target in 2022.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Growth-sensitive crude oil and copper are set to start the new week on left footing as investors weigh a weaker-than-expected forecast on annual economic growth in China.

Copper, 1-hour chart

During the opening of the annual National People’s Congress on Sunday, the Chinese administration set a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of “around” 5% for 2023, a goal of 3% for the consumer price index, and a 5.5% unemployment rate for people in cities, with the creation of around 12 million new urban jobs vs an 11 million target in 2022.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Growth-sensitive crude oil and copper are set to start the new week on left footing as investors weigh a weaker-than-expected forecast on annual economic growth in China.

Copper, 1-hour chart

During the opening of the annual National People’s Congress on Sunday, the Chinese administration set a GDP (gross domestic product) growth target of “around” 5% for 2023, a goal of 3% for the consumer price index, and a 5.5% unemployment rate for people in cities, with the creation of around 12 million new urban jobs vs an 11 million target in 2022.

They also laid out eight priorities for economic policy, including the stimulation of the domestic demand — from consumption and investment, followed by improving the industrial system and supporting non-state-owned enterprises, intensifying efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, preventing and defusing financial risks, stabilizing grain production, continuing green development, and developing social programs.

A modest outlook:

Despite the Chinese officials setting a 5% economic growth target for 2023 over the weekend, the target was seen as softer than analyst expectations of 5.5%-6% growth and presents a moderate outlook for Asia’s largest economy and world’s largest commodities importer as it emerges from three years of COVID disruptions.

China’s GDP only rose by 3% in 2022 in a rare miss of the national goal which was set at around 5.5% growth, mainly due to strict Covid controls, a two-month lockdown of the major economic hub of Shanghai, and the property crisis.

Recent data showed that Chinese business activity rebounded sharply in February after the relaxing of anti-COVID restrictions. But the country may have to contend with a slowdown in external demand, as global economic conditions cool under rising interest rates and high inflation.

Market reaction:

The conservative growth target of 5% for 2023 indicates that China’s economic activity will face headwinds, sending lower the growth-sensitive oil and copper prices this morning, since investors were expecting stronger growth from the world’s second-largest consumer and importer of crude oil and industrial metals.

Both Brent and WTI crude oil prices opened the week lower by 1% to as low as $85/b and $79/b respectively, while Copper extended last week’s losses toward the $4.04/lb mark, as the GDP growth target also ramped up fears that a recovery in China will not be as robust as initially thought.

Bitcoin plunges 5% to $22,300 after Silvergate Capital fallout

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

The sell-off across the crypto board started after Silvergate Capital announced on March 1 that it would postpone the filing of its annual 10-K financial report, which has many fearing the cryptocurrency bank may be on the brink of a bankruptcy filing.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

The sell-off across the crypto board started after Silvergate Capital announced on March 1 that it would postpone the filing of its annual 10-K financial report, which has many fearing the cryptocurrency bank may be on the brink of a bankruptcy filing.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Bitcoin’s market cap was last at $433B or 47% of the total cryptocurrency market cap this morning, while Ethereum’s market cap totalled $191B or 18% of the total cryptocurrency market value.

The sell-off across the crypto board started after Silvergate Capital announced on March 1 that it would postpone the filing of its annual 10-K financial report, which has many fearing the cryptocurrency bank may be on the brink of a bankruptcy filing.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Bitcoin’s market cap was last at $433B or 47% of the total cryptocurrency market cap this morning, while Ethereum’s market cap totalled $191B or 18% of the total cryptocurrency market value.

The sell-off across the crypto board started after Silvergate Capital announced on March 1 that it would postpone the filing of its annual 10-K financial report, which has many fearing the cryptocurrency bank may be on the brink of a bankruptcy filing.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

The two largest digital currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged by nearly 5% to as low as $22,300 and $1,570 respectively on Friday morning, posting their largest one-day percentage loss since early February, as crypto investors fear that a possible collapse of the cryptocurrency bank Silvergate Capital could prove costly for the rest of the industry after delaying its annual report.

Bitcoin’s market cap was last at $433B or 47% of the total cryptocurrency market cap this morning, while Ethereum’s market cap totalled $191B or 18% of the total cryptocurrency market value.

The sell-off across the crypto board started after Silvergate Capital announced on March 1 that it would postpone the filing of its annual 10-K financial report, which has many fearing the cryptocurrency bank may be on the brink of a bankruptcy filing.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

The two largest digital currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged by nearly 5% to as low as $22,300 and $1,570 respectively on Friday morning, posting their largest one-day percentage loss since early February, as crypto investors fear that a possible collapse of the cryptocurrency bank Silvergate Capital could prove costly for the rest of the industry after delaying its annual report.

Bitcoin’s market cap was last at $433B or 47% of the total cryptocurrency market cap this morning, while Ethereum’s market cap totalled $191B or 18% of the total cryptocurrency market value.

The sell-off across the crypto board started after Silvergate Capital announced on March 1 that it would postpone the filing of its annual 10-K financial report, which has many fearing the cryptocurrency bank may be on the brink of a bankruptcy filing.

A 10-K report is a document required by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides a comprehensive overview of a company’s business and financial condition. The crypto bank stated that it would need an additional two weeks to complete the report for the 2022 fiscal year.

California-based Silvergate delayed its annual report and said it had sold additional debt securities – investments that can include bonds and notes – to repay debts this year and was evaluating the impact of these events on “its ability to continue as a going concern.”

Since the news of the late 10-K filing on March 1, Silvergate’s stock price has fallen a massive 57% to a record low of $5.72. The stock is now down over 97% since its all-time high of $219, hit on November 14, 2021.

Silvergate Capital share, Weekly chart

Silvergate, a major player in the crypto ecosystem, is a fintech firm that provides financial infrastructure solutions and services to some of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, institutional investors, and mining companies in the world.

It also offers a 24/7 payments platform, named Silvergate Exchange Network, which has reportedly processed over $1 trillion in transactions since 2017.

Concerns about Silvergate’s potential financial troubles first surfaced in Q4 2022, when it reported a net loss of $1 billion as a result of the shock collapse of FTX in November. The exact dealings between Silvergate and FTX have been subject to a probe by the United States Department of Justice recently, although there’s been no accusation of wrongdoing at this point.

Despite many firms recently claiming not to have exposure to Silvergate, the bank still processed over $3.8 billion in customer deposits in Q4 2022. This was a steep fall from $11.9 billion in Q3 2022, according to Silvergate.

The firm also provides a stablecoin infrastructure platform, digital asset custody management, and collateralized lending services to several institutional players in the cryptocurrency industry.

Despite the large network effects, the late 10-K filing appears to have had a consequential effect on its partnerships.

Within 24 hours of the late 10-K filing, Coinbase, Circle, Bitstamp, Galaxy Digital, and Paxos confirmed that they will scale back their partnerships with the cryptocurrency bank in some capacity.

Risk-off mood after inflationary data in US and EU

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

Analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal were expecting a lower February inflation rate of 8.2%, but the surging food prices offset declines in energy costs.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

Analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal were expecting a lower February inflation rate of 8.2%, but the surging food prices offset declines in energy costs.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

On Thursday morning, ECB announced that the headline inflation across the bloc came in at 8.5% in February, which is slightly lower than the 8.6% in January 2023, but well below the 9.2% in December, and the record of 10.6% in October 2022.

Analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal were expecting a lower February inflation rate of 8.2%, but the surging food prices offset declines in energy costs.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.

On Thursday morning, ECB announced that the headline inflation across the bloc came in at 8.5% in February, which is slightly lower than the 8.6% in January 2023, but well below the 9.2% in December, and the record of 10.6% in October 2022.

Analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal were expecting a lower February inflation rate of 8.2%, but the surging food prices offset declines in energy costs.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.A risk aversion sentiment dominates the global financial markets on Thursday as investors believe that a run of strong economic indicators in the U.S. and EU could smash hopes inflation will rapidly fall to near the Fed and ECB’s 2% target, keeping their hawkish stance for longer.

On Thursday morning, ECB announced that the headline inflation across the bloc came in at 8.5% in February, which is slightly lower than the 8.6% in January 2023, but well below the 9.2% in December, and the record of 10.6% in October 2022.

Analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal were expecting a lower February inflation rate of 8.2%, but the surging food prices offset declines in energy costs.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.A risk aversion sentiment dominates the global financial markets on Thursday as investors believe that a run of strong economic indicators in the U.S. and EU could smash hopes inflation will rapidly fall to near the Fed and ECB’s 2% target, keeping their hawkish stance for longer.

On Thursday morning, ECB announced that the headline inflation across the bloc came in at 8.5% in February, which is slightly lower than the 8.6% in January 2023, but well below the 9.2% in December, and the record of 10.6% in October 2022.

Analysts polled by the Wall Street Journal were expecting a lower February inflation rate of 8.2%, but the surging food prices offset declines in energy costs.

However, core inflation, which strips out energy and food costs, rose at 5.6% in February vs 5.3% market expectation and from 5.35 in January, a key economic indicator that is keeping the pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates in the next months.

The 20-member region has gone through substantial price increases in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy and food costs across the bloc. However, the latest data provides further evidence that inflation has started to ease as energy prices have softened from previous levels.

On Wednesday, the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) survey showed U.S. manufacturing contracted in February by 47.7% vs 47.4% in January, while the manufacturing prices for raw materials increased last month by 51.3 vs 44.5 in January.

Economists worry that those robust macroeconomic indicators could prompt both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to keep interest rates elevated for a longer time than anticipated to curb persistent inflation.

The market is also concerned that borrowing costs are set to rise more than previously expected, weighing on future economic growth, as inflation has proved difficult to tame.

In the U.S., the growing worries over higher interest rates for a longer period coupled with the lingering inflation have lifted the 10-year Treasury yields above 4% on Wednesday for the first time since early November 2022.

2-year U.S. Treasury yield, 3-month chart

Yet, the 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, reached levels not seen since 2007, climbing up to 4.937%.

As a result, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite settled lower by more than 0.40% on Wednesday and are on pace for their second consecutive losing week for the first time since December.