U.S. Treasury Secretary Opposes Immediate Fed Rate Cut
- Scott Bessent opposes rate cut; market trends steady.
- Fed awaits inflation progress before acting.
- Crypto markets show minimal short-term reactions.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed he does not foresee the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates at today’s meeting, aligning with existing central bank guidance.
Such a stance maintains current financial stability, impacting potential market responses and cryptocurrency volatility amid anticipated FOMC event outcomes.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated he does not expect the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates during the current meeting. This aligns with previous Fed communication signaling a conservative monetary policy approach.
Scott Bessent holds a conventional monetary stance while Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell continues emphasizing the need for sustained inflation reduction. Key stakeholders appear focused on inflation control before considering rate cuts.
Market expectations reflect a low probability of rate cuts, with the CME FedWatch Tool indicating only a 2.1% chance. Crypto markets exhibit minor volatility as investors remain steady amid anticipated Fed outcomes.
The financial sector remains cautious, awaiting Fed confirmation. Persistent high rates impact borrowing, lending activities, particularly within DeFi protocols, causing a subdued response across risk assets.
Historically, holds during high-inflation periods do not induce large sell-offs unless surprises occur. Short-term volatility is expected to remain manageable for assets like BTC, ETH, and major DeFi tokens.
Future financial directions depend on inflation reductions, stabilizing employment rates, and broader economic signals. Economic and market analyses suggest that policy persistence may prevail without imminent signs of inflation resolving quickly.
Jerome Powell, Chair, Federal Reserve, said: “We’re waiting to be confident inflation is heading toward your 2% target before you start cutting rates” and “policy should be tight because tight policy is what brings inflation down”.
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