🚨2:30 PM NYC time, if you want to make a move in trading or investing—like in gold, bitcoin, stocks, or forex—then just start watching CNBC or any news channel on YouTube about an hour before, because there’s going to be an announcement from the Fed. It’s important to pay attention to key things like the language about inflation and the economy, what the plan is regarding raising or lowering interest rates, how the bond and stock markets are reacting, and whether the Fed is planning to adjust its balance sheet. If Powell speaks in a soft or friendly tone or signals a pivot, the market could go up. But if the Fed maintains a tough stance, the market could drop further. That’s why it’s important to observe all these things before making a move
Watch CNBC or CNN to see what the Fed says about inflation and economic growth:
• The dot plot or future interest rate projections
• Reaction of bond yields and the stock market
• Any mention of QT (quantitative tightening), meaning reducing the balance sheet
• If Powell uses a soft tone or gives a signal of a pivot, a rally could happen
• If the Fed remains strict, the market could fall further