Live updates: Bitcoin slides as interest rates climb, consumer confidence dips
In a rapid turn of events that has captured the attention of investors, policymakers, and everyday consumers alike, the price of Bitcoin has begun to slide downward as central banks around the world continue to raise interest rates. At the same time, the latest reading of the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index has plunged to a level not seen in more than a decade, underscoring a growing…
Sept. 29, 2026, 10:14 a.m.