US and Japanese monetary policy decisions are expected to emerge within 48 hours, with developments at the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan reportedly set to affect the cryptocurrency market.
UBS Global Wealth Management is reportedly revising its view to expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 0.25% in both September and December. The cited rationale includes hawkish messaging in a speech by Fed Chair Warsh at Jackson Hole, inflation risks arising from supply bottlenecks, and the strength of the August employment report. CME FedWatch puts the probability of a September rate hike at approximately 58%.