The Federal Reserve has just announced a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the target range to 4.00%–4.25%.
- 📉 Reason: Softening job market + sticky inflation around 2.9%
- 📊 Market Reaction:
- US dollar slightly weaker
- Bond yields dipping
- Bitcoin trading near $116,000 with increased whale activity
This is the first Fed rate cut in 9 months.
Quick Takeaways
- Fed signals cautious stance, not a full pivot yet
- Risk assets (stocks, crypto) may see short-term volatility
- Bond market pricing steeper yield curve
- Key focus: Powell’s forward guidance & dot plot
⚠️ Not financial advice.
