💬 The US Federal Reserve remains cautious
🗣 Thomas Barkin from the Federal Reserve stated that he does not see urgency in lowering rates. Inflation risks remain, while the labor market and consumer demand stay strong.
📉 Unemployment is at 4.2%, with no signs of mass layoffs. Barkin emphasizes: the Fed should observe and wait, rather than "hit the gas."
📊 This is a signal that the Fed is not ready for a sharp easing of policy in the near term.
🚨 Affects cryptocurrency, the dollar, and the stock market.