🚨 URGENT: Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points and ends quantitative tightening! 💥
The Federal Reserve announced today (29) a new cut of 0.25 percentage point, bringing rates to 3.75%–4.00% — the second reduction of the year.
📊 The central bank also confirmed the end of quantitative tightening (QT) on December 1, ending the program that reduced the Fed's balance sheet earlier than expected.
In practice, this increases liquidity and may support risk assets — including Bitcoin and crypto assets.
💬 “Economic growth remains moderate, while unemployment has risen slightly. Inflation is still somewhat elevated,” the statement said.
The tone indicates caution with new cuts but acknowledges rising risks in the labor market.
📉 Summary of the decision:
Interest rate: 3.75%–4.00%
Cut of 25 basis points (second of the year)
End of QT on December 1
Fed sees greater risk for employment, but inflation is still a concern
Vote: 10 to 2 — Stephen Miran requested a cut of 50 bp
💡 Expected impact:
🔹 Short-term liquidity tends to increase
🔹 Risk assets, such as stocks and cryptocurrencies, may react positively
🔹 Persistence of inflation may limit the rally
📈 The market now prices a 70% chance of a new cut in December, according to CME FedWatch.
But everything will depend on the next data — and Powell made it clear that the Fed will remain “guided by evidence.”
🔮 On the crypto radar:
Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy) and Robert Kiyosaki have reiterated their predictions: Bitcoin could surpass $150,000 by the end of 2025, if the liquidity cycle extends.
Still, persistent inflationary pressures may reignite the strength of the dollar and limit risk appetite.
💬 The balance between monetary easing and inflation will define the next market move.
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