19+ min ago (939+ words) 11/30 update below. This post was originally published on November 29 Bitcoin and crypto prices have lost steam in recent months after surging into 2025 (even as a surprise BlackRock update hits the market). The bitcoin price, up from 2024 lows of just over $40,000, limped to an all-time high of $126,000 in October before falling sharply as fears of a bitcoin price crash nightmare emerged. Now, as eagle-eyed traders spot a quiet China signal that's just started flashing, some of the most bullish bitcoin and crypto speculators have said they expect a December Federal Reserve bombshell to power a bitcoin price boom. 11/30 update: The odds of White House national economic council director Kevin Hassett, a former advisor to bitcoin and crypto exchange Coinbase, being named as the next chair of the Federal Reserve in December have spiked this week'fueling further bets on risk assets like…...

53+ min ago (824+ words) Read on to find out the exact amount you'll lose HARD-WORKING savers stand to be at least "20,000 worse off following the Chancellor's major changes to pension savings announced in this week's Budget. In a massive pension tax raid, workers will soon be forced to pay the full rate of National Insurance on any contributions they make over "2,000 a year. Contributions above that threshold will be taxed in the exact same way as other employee pension contributions, stripping away a vital benefit used by millions to boost their nest eggs. Salary sacrifice has long been a savvy trick for Brits to exchange part of their salary for a pension contribution from their employer. Previously, the slice of pay they gave up wasn't subject to National Insurance, meaning both employees and employers saved cash. Many generous bosses even passed those savings back…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (484+ words) Bitcoin traded near $91,256 and failed to reclaim the $93,000 level, even as US equities and gold posted gains. The S&P 500 index is trading just 1% below its all-time high, while gold jumped 3.8% during the week. However, Bitcoin's response has been limited. Investors are watching Bitcoin's ability to maintain support above $90,000. The broader optimism in financial markets has not translated into a strong Bitcoin rally, partly due to weak demand from institutional channels and caution in the derivatives market. Market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut have grown stronger. Data from CME Group's FedWatch Tool shows that traders assign 87% odds to a rate cut on December 10, up from 71% a week earlier. This shift follows new US Labor Department data that showed continuing jobless claims rose to 1.96 million as of November 15. As expectations for looser monetary policy increase, traditional assets like gold…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (622+ words) Bitcoin price stayed stuck near $91,000 due to weak ETF flows and cautious derivatives as stocks and gold rallied on rising rate-cut bets. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to reclaim $93,000 despite positive momentum in the US stock market and rising gold prices. With the S&P 500 trading just 1% below its all-time high, traders are evaluating what could spark sustainable bullish momentum for Bitcoin. Demand for BTC put (sell) options and stagnant ETF inflows kept momentum capped despite easing macroeconomic conditions. AI-driven tech relief has cut market stress, but BTC strength relies on holding $90k as investors bet on liquidity support amid softer job market data. Bond market futures data from CME Group shows traders assigning 87% odds to an interest rate cut on Dec. 10, up from 71% the prior week. Signs of weakness US the US job market prompted investors to expect a more expansionary monetary…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago (847+ words) Check to see if you're eligible THOUSANDS of households can cash in on a free "100 payment to help with the cost of living on Monday. The cash support comes through the government's'Household Support Fund. The scheme works by handing'councils'up and down the country a slice of funding available to dish out to Brits in need. Each local authority gets a different portion of funding depending on the size of the catchment area, population, and number of vulnerable households. The'voucher or grant amounts vary by location, so you must check to see what you can get and how your council will pay you. For example, in Nottingham, 10,000 vouchers worth "100 are up for grabs. Applications will be open between Monday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. Nottingham City Council says the money is for vulnerable residents, but it hasn't yet explained the exact rules…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (442+ words) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a major economic address on December 1. The speech arrives just days before the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Markets have already priced in an 87 percent probability of a December rate cut. Powell's remarks will likely set the tone for cryptocurrency markets heading into 2025. The Federal Reserve is officially ending its quantitative tightening program on December 1. The central bank has run QT for over three years." Historical patterns suggest significant implications for digital assets. The last time QT ended in 2019, alternative cryptocurrencies outperformed Bitcoin for several months. That strength persisted even through the 2020 market crash. When quantitative easing resumed, altcoins entered an extended uptrend. The current market structure mirrors that earlier period. Traders are watching for any indication about when the Fed might restart asset purchases. The timing creates a unique moment for crypto…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago (277+ words) Mumbai: Buying a home has become difficult for many people due to rising property prices. As a result, several homebuyers depend on bank loans to fulfill their dream of owning a house. If you too are planning to take a home loan, this update is important for you. With the RBI monetary policy announcement just days away, major Indian banks have now released their latest home loan interest rates. Here is a simple breakdown of which bank is offering home loans at what rate. SBI Home Loan Interest Rates India's largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), is offering home loans starting at 7.50 percent, going up to 10.75 percent. The bank decides the exact rate based on the applicant's CIBIL score. Bank of India Home Loan Rates Bank of India is offering home loans starting at 7.35 percent, with rates…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago (277+ words) Mumbai: Buying a home has become difficult for many people due to rising property prices. As a result, several homebuyers depend on bank loans to fulfill their dream of owning a house. If you too are planning to take a home loan, this update is important for you. With the RBI monetary policy announcement just days away, major Indian banks have now released their latest home loan interest rates. Here is a simple breakdown of which bank is offering home loans at what rate. SBI Home Loan Interest Rates India's largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), is offering home loans starting at 7.50 percent, going up to 10.75 percent. The bank decides the exact rate based on the applicant's CIBIL score. Bank of India Home Loan Rates Bank of India is offering home loans starting at 7.35 percent, with rates…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago (120+ words) Fixed deposits (FDs) are still considered a great option among Indian consumers for a safe investment. Let's explore 10 banks that offer the highest interest rates on 2-year FDs. Returns up to 8.25% are available here Federal Bank is offering interest up to 8% ICICI Bank is also a great option. Kotak Mahindra Bank is offering 7.20% interest on 2-year FDs to its general customers and 7.70% to senior citizen customers. Furthermore, Jammu & Kashmir Bank is offering 7.10% interest on 2-year FDs to its general customers and 7.60% to senior citizen customers. Furthermore, ICICI Bank is offering 7.10% interest on 2-year FDs to its general customers and up to 7.60% to senior citizen customers....

6+ hour, 34+ min ago (662+ words) Discover how Royston Wild intends to fund his retirement " and hopefully become financially independent from the State Pension. Many of us (including myself) worry about the level of support the State Pension will offer in retirement. How large will it be, and at what age will I be able to claim it? In fact, will the State Pension even be around two to three decades from now? These aren't worries I'm prepared to sit back and accept while I have time to do something about it. I'm taking steps today to help me become totally financially independent in later life. Want to see what I'm doing? To my mind, saving instead of investing is a major mistake that millions of Britons fall into. Okay, money put in the bank provides a guaranteed return, and the value of my investment will…...