Powell shocks with the surprise: no interest rate cut in December!
🚨 U.S. Federal Reserve Chair "Jerome Powell" turned market expectations upside down with a fiery statement:
“An interest rate cut in December? 👀 Very far from that.”
After the October cut of 25 basis points (3.75% - 4.00%), everyone was waiting for a second move before the end of the year… but Powell made it clear: the Fed is not on “autopilot.”
📉 The scene now:
The Fed makes its decisions meeting by meeting based on economic data.
The government shutdown disrupted some important indicators… which means the next decision is full of uncertainty.
Strong disagreements within the committee between supporters of cuts and conservatives worried about inflation.
⚖️ The U.S. economy is experiencing an “unusual” phase
with a potential decline in jobs on one hand, and stubborn inflation above 2% on the other.
Balancing is difficult, and mistakes are costly.
💰 The result:
Don’t bet on a near cut. December may pass without any movement, and the markets have started to absorb the shock.
📊 A question for the followers:
Do you think the Fed is risking an economic slowdown? Or is it acting cautiously at the right time? 👇
