Despite predictions of a potential surge in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) value, traders still favor Bitcoin (BTC) over ETH. This trend is influenced by the uncertainty surrounding the U.S.
US imposes sanctions on Israeli individuals for alleged settler-related violence in West Bank, signaling dissatisfaction with Israeli policies and supporting two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians.
Wall Street rebounds after Fed meeting with all major indices up, buoyed by earnings & dovish expectations. Probability for March cut at 41%, speculators increase bets for future cuts. Jobless claims up, manufacturing data beats expectations. S&P 500 & Nasdaq 100 gain 0.8%, regional banks suffer.
Regional bank stocks are volatile due to NYCB's disappointing results and concerns about the sector's challenges, particularly in commercial real estate.