International Economic
Boston Fed's Collins argues for rates rising to just above 5.0%
The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston argued for interest rate hikes to just above 5. 0% and then holding at that level "for some time".
US housing starts and permits slip in December
Builders in the US broke ground on fewer homes in December, roughly as expected.
US jobless claims fall to four month low
Americans filed new unemployment claims at a slower pace in the week ended 14 January, according to the Department of Labor.
Philly Fed index improves a little in January, price gauges ease
Manufacturing sector activity in the US mid-Atlantic region at the start of 2023 improved a little, the results of a very closely followed survey revealed.
ECB's Knot says investors 'underestimating" rate hikes pace
The European Central Bank will not stop with one single 50 basis point hike at its next rate-setting meetings, said board member and Dutch central bank governor Klass Knot, who also chided investors for underestimating increases.
Cryptocurrencies turn bearish after Bitzlato closure and Genesis rumors
There´s been a 180-degree turn in the cryptocurrency market. After two weeks of uninterrupted rises, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum´S (ETH) bullish streak has come to an end. The world's largest 'crypto' has fallen more than 2% in the last 24 hours and trades below $21,000, while the main 'altcoin' of the market has dropped even more, by 3%, and tries to maintain $1,500.