Fed Rate Decision Shifts Market Mood

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.75%–4.00%, but Powell made it clear — the next moves depend on inflation and economic data ahead. The mission stays the same: cool inflation without killing growth.

Immediately after the announcement:

Stocks pulled back

Treasury yields climbed

DXY held strong near resistance

Bitcoin maintained major support

Gold caught fresh interest as a safety play

This shows how sensitive markets are right now. With the December Fed meeting on deck, expect volatility. Traders are locked in on CPI, jobs data, and bond yields to see what the Fed does next.

But here’s the key:

If inflation continues to cool, stable rates could open the door for money to rotate back into crypto + equities. Sentiment is cautiously optimistic — the setup could get bullish fast.