🚨 Rate Cut is coming? • Today at1:00 PM ET speech, Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Opening Remarks, At the Federal Reserve Board’s International Finance Division 75th Anniversary Conference, Washington, D.C.
Fed Chair Powell has closed door meeting at the White House on interest rate cuts. Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell stayed the course after being summoned to an economic woodshed at the White House by President Trump, who has been vocal about demands that the Fed ax interest rates.
The May 29 faceoff was Powell's first visit to the White House during Trump's second tour. In a statement, Powell's office said the meeting's agenda was to "to discuss economic developments, including for growth, employment, and inflation."
Fed minutes: Uncertainty ‘elevated’ as risks of higher inflation and unemployment rise. May 28, 2025 - 11:12 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials agreed earlier this month to hold off on any interest-rate moves while they evaluated the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on inflation, unemployment, and the broader economy.
According to minutes from their May 6-7 meeting, released Wednesday, “almost all” of the 19 officials that participate in the Fed’s meetings on policy saw a risk that “inflation could prove to be more persistent than expected.” The policymakers showed greater concerns about higher inflation than rising unemployment, the minutes showed, a key reason they left rates unchanged.
Their decision flew in the face of Trump’s repeated calls to reduce borrowing costs because, in his view, there is “NO INFLATION.” The central bank cut its key rate three times last year to about 4.3%. Federal Reserve staff economists said during the meeting that inflation “remained elevated,” the minutes showed.
Trump’s tariffs have created a dilemma for the Fed because the duties could both raise inflation — which the Fed would typically fight with higher interest rates — and slow the economy and push up unemployment, which the central bank usually tries to counter with lower rates.
Officials “judged that downside risks to employment and … upside risks to inflation had risen, primarily reflecting the potential effects of tariff increases,” the minutes said.
Since the meeting, many officials have underscored that the Fed may have to wait for some time before making any further moves with interest rates.
Policymakers said there was “considerable uncertainty surrounding the evolution of trade policy” and its impacts on the economy, the minutes said.
“Taken together, (officials) saw the uncertainty about their economic outlooks as unusually elevated,” the minutes said
Fed Chair Powell praises integrity and public service amid unrelenting Trump attacks
Washington CNN — Being an honest public servant will always be a rewarding choice, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday in a speech at a pre-graduation ceremony at Princeton University amid months of unrelenting personal attacks from President Donald Trump.
Jerome Powell has hinted at a potential interest rate cut, citing shifts in inflation and economic conditions since 2020. This announcement has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with investors closely watching for further developments. What This Means for Markets 📉 Stock Market Reaction: Investors are adjusting their portfolios in anticipation of lower borrowing costs. 💰 Crypto & Commodities: Bitcoin and gold prices may see increased volatility as traders react to potential monetary policy shifts. 🏦 Banking & Loans: A rate cut could lead to lower mortgage and loan rates, impacting consumer spending.
🚨 BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged, remains at 4.25% - 4.50%. Powell: if large increases in tariffs as announced are sustained, will see higher inflation, lower employment
🇺🇸 NOW: President Trump was asked about Jerome Powell and responded with "I have no intention of firing him. I would like to see him be a little more active in terms of his idea to lower interest rates."
#TrumpVsPowell The standoff between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell is making waves in the crypto world. Trump has publicly criticized Powell, hinting at removing him as Federal Reserve Chair due to disagreements over interest rates. This tension could impact crypto markets, with some believing it might boost Bitcoin's appeal as a safe-haven asset. Here are some key points¹ ² ³: - *Potential Impact on Crypto*: Trump's threat to fire Powell could create volatility, but some analysts believe it might strengthen Bitcoin's long-term prospects. - *Market Reaction*: Bitcoin surged above $85,000 despite market uncertainty, with some speculating it could decouple from traditional markets. - *Fed Independence*: Powell has asserted the Fed's independence, and the President can't directly fire him due to his 14-year term. This power struggle may lead to increased interest in cryptocurrencies as investors seek safe-haven assets.⁴
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Canada launches spot Solana ETFs as crypto race ramps up:
This comes just weeks after two ETFs tracking Solana futures began trading in the U.S.
By: Kamran
April 16, 2025
North America’s first spot Solana ETFs began trading in Canada on Wednesday, marking yet another breakthrough for the country’s pioneering cryptocurrency fund industry.
Four asset managers — 3iQ Corp., Evolve Funds Group Inc., CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM) and Purpose Investments — have each listed products on the Toronto Stock Exchange. This comes after the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) gave the regulatory green light on Monday for the funds that provide exposure to Solana tokens (SOL), the world’s sixth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Two ETFs tracking Solana futures launched in the U.S. in March, but those funds provide indirect exposure to the digital asset by tracking the price of Solana futures contracts. The Canadian funds are the first of their kind in North America to provide direct spot exposure to the price movements of SOL, beating asset managers in the U.S. to the punch as they await regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch such products.
Canada was also ahead of the U.S. in launching spot bitcoin and spot ether ETFs in 2021.
“We are very proud and excited that Canada is [a leader] again in crypto,” said Vlad Tasevski, chief innovation officer with Purpose, in an interview.
President Donald Trump’s significant policy changes, including on tariffs, are unlike anything seen in modern history, putting the Federal Reserve in uncharted waters, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday.
“These are very fundamental policy changes,” Powell said at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Chicago. “There isn’t a modern experience of how to think about this.”
Powell said “the level of the tariff increases announced so far is significantly larger than anticipated” and that the lingering uncertainty around tariffs could inflict lasting economic damage. With Trump’s tariffs putting the economy on a path toward weaker growth, higher unemployment and faster inflation — all at the same time — the Fed is also facing a situation it hasn’t dealt with in about half a century.
“We may find ourselves in the challenging scenario in which our dual-mandate goals are in tension,” Powell said.
US stocks tumbled as Powell spoke: The Dow was down 700 points, or 1.7%. The broader S&P 500 fell 2.5%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 3.5%.
The Fed is responsible for promoting full employment and keeping inflation in check, but Trump’s tariffs threaten both of those goals. For now, however, the US economy remains in decent shape, according to the latest data.
Powell said the Fed’s best move for the moment is to stand pat until the data clearly shows how the US economy is responding to Trump’s policies.
what is your opinion about future outlook for crypto market after Powell's speech ?
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