🏛️ Fed Rate Decision: Pressure Mounts as Trump Pushes for Cuts
Will Powell flinch - or hold firm?
The next big macro moment lands tomorrow:
👉 The U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision is incoming - and everyone from Wall Street to crypto is watching.
But this time, it’s not just about inflation or employment.
It’s political.
🇺🇸 Trump to Powell: Cut Rates — Or Else?
At a recent rally, former President Donald Trump called on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates again, arguing that inflation is easing and high rates are stifling growth.
He added a veiled threat:
“If inflation comes down and the Fed still doesn’t act, I may have to force something.”
👀 Many interpreted this as pressure on Powell — or a preview of a politicized Fed in a future Trump administration.
💸 What This Means for Markets
🔹 Rate cut = good for risk assets (stocks, crypto, gold)
🔹 Rate pause or hike = bad news in the short term
🧠 But it’s not just about the rate:
The FOMC statement and Powell’s tone will guide market sentiment
Any mention of future cuts (or lack of them) will move the dollar, yields, and crypto alike
BTC and ETH have often pumped on dovish pivots, and dipped on hawkish surprises
📊 Where Things Stand
🔹 Inflation (CPI): Easing but still above target
🔹 Jobs: Cooling, but still relatively strong
🔹 Current Fed rate: 5.25%–5.50%
🔹 Market odds: ~91% expect no change tomorrow (per CME FedWatch)
That means the real action may be in the forward guidance, not the headline rate itself.
🧩 TL;DR
📅 Fed decision: Tomorrow
💬 Trump: Pressuring for rate cuts
📉 Market pricing: No change expected
📈 Crypto: Ready to react based on Powell’s tone
💬 Will Powell fold under pressure?
Will crypto bulls get their fuel — or a cold shower?
Let’s discuss 👇
