Fed’s Powell signals further US interest rate cuts are not guaranteed
Central bank faces ‘challenging situation’ as it weighs inflation risks while jobs market softens
Will there be a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve at its FOMC meeting in October 2025?
The October FOMC is a key test: markets largely expect the Fed to begin easing after inflation data softened and growth slowed. If a cut happens, it boosts liquidity and risk sentiment, favoring crypto. If deferred, crypto may drop as expectations unwind. Decision hinges on September CPI and labor reports.
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Top Federal Reserve official warns against quick series of rate cuts
Austan Goolsbee says weakening in jobs market does not signal looming recession
Fed officials were cautious about inflation as they agreed rate cuts
Minutes from US central bank’s September meeting showed lingering concern about price pressures
Powell signals support for more rate cuts as US job market cools
Federal Reserve chair says inflation expectations are close to central bank’s 2% goal
Fed governor Waller backs further rate cuts but urges caution
Top official says policymakers must proceed ‘with care’ amid mixed signals over health of US economy