December Fed Cut Odds Fall as Ark Invest Buys $39.6M in Crypto Stocks

Delayed U.S. jobs data and macroeconomic uncertainty reduced December Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, while Ark Invest increased exposure to crypto-linked firms including Circle and BitMine.

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  • CFTC (U.S. derivatives regulator): The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is the federal agency overseeing U.S. derivatives markets, including futures, options, and certain crypto assets.
  • Rate Cut Odds: The market-implied probability that a central bank will lower its benchmark interest rate at an upcoming meeting.
  • Ark Invest: An investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, known for backing disruptive innovation sectors including blockchain and crypto-related companies.