The Federal Reserve has officially cut interest rates by 0.25%, bringing them down to 3.75%โ4.00%.
But hereโs the twist โ markets didnโt explode higher. Why?
๐ Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted there might not be another cut in December, keeping traders cautious.
Market Snapshot:
๐ U.S. Stocks โ Slight decline
๐ Bond Yields โ Ticked higher
๐ต U.S. Dollar โ Still strong around 99.60
๐ฅ Gold โ Up nearly 4% this month as investors hunt for safety
Meanwhile, the Fed also announced it will stop reducing its balance sheet on December 1, effectively adding liquidity back into markets โ a bullish sign for risk assets.
โ ๏ธ Quick Take:
The Dollar remains strong, but with its RSI at 71, a short-term pullback looks likely.
Expect volatility during upcoming Fed speeches.