The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% as expected.. But the surprise came from the Dot Plot that showed a more hawkish trajectory than market expectations.
The Fed raised its inflation forecast for 2026 to 3.6% and lowered expectations for easing in the near term.
In summary: ✅ Rates held steady ⚠️ Inflation higher than anticipated 🔴 Hawkish tone
Note: The negative announcement from the US Fed’s interest rate came after the historic rate hike by the Bank of Japan, which is expected to have a negative impact on crypto. 🔻
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US and Japanese interest rates and their impact on the markets
US and Japanese interest rates and their impact on the markets The US Federal Reserve has held the rate steady at 3.50% - 3.75%, while the Bank of Japan raised the rate to 1.00%, signaling a continued normalization of monetary policy and a reduction in bond purchases. The US interest rate sets the global cost of capital, while the Japanese rate influences the liquidity from Carry Trade positions that have been fueling the markets for years.
What did the Bank of Japan decide on interest rates on 16-6-2026?
✅ Raised the interest rate from 0.75% to 1.00%
✅ Confirmed it will continue to raise rates in the future if inflationary pressures persist.
✅ Sees core inflation potentially exceeding the 2% target.
✅ Will gradually continue to reduce purchases of Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs).
Source: Bank of Japan.
🔴 The Bank of Japan raised the interest rate to 1.00% and indicated ongoing tightening and reduction of bond purchases. 🔴 This is more than just holding rates steady, thus the news leans negative for crypto in the short term, but the actual market reaction in the coming hours will determine the strength of the impact.
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