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🏦 BREAKING: Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% — What Does This Mean for Crypto?
The Federal Reserve just made its most dramatic rate decision in decades — and crypto markets are reacting!
The Decision (April 29, 2026):
An unusually divided Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady. Policymakers are grappling with the challenge of balancing the threats of persistent inflation and a softening labor market.
The Historic Split:
The meeting saw a dramatic turn amid a groundswell of officials who opposed messaging that further rate cuts could be ahead. The FOMC instead was split along 8-4 lines — the last time four FOMC members dissented was in October 1992! YouTube
Why Did They Hold?
Inflation elevated due to Iran war oil spike (CPI +3.3% YoY)
Oil above $101/barrel keeps price pressures high
Labor market is weakening but not crashing
Too much uncertainty to cut OR hike
Powell's Final Press Conference:
This was Jerome Powell's LAST meeting as Fed Chair — his term ends May 15! Powell confirmed he will step aside as chair but remain on the US central bank's powerful board for now. Fortune
Market is now pricing ZERO rate cuts for 2026 — rates staying at 3.5%-3.75% all year! This means borrowing stays expensive — but crypto's inflation hedge narrative gets STRONGER!
Not Financial Advice. DYOR 📊
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