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Mehab Qureshi

Cryptocurrencies Decline As Fed Minutes Reveal Anticipation Of Rate Hike

Major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline on Wednesday evening following the release of the minutes from the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting earlier today. These minutes have revealed that a majority of committee members anticipate the necessity of at least one more rate hike during this cycle. PHOTO BY PIERRE BORTHIRY/UNSPLASH

Major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline on Wednesday evening following the release of the minutes from the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting earlier today. These minutes have revealed that a majority of committee members anticipate the necessity of at least one more rate hike during this cycle.

While there were some dissenting voices, it was unanimously agreed upon by all members that it is imperative to maintain high rates until solid evidence confirms that inflation is returning to the targeted 2% per year.

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