Fed Holds Rates 3.5-3.75% Despite Trump Pressure – March Cut Odds Drop To 45%
Fed kept rates steady at 3.5-3.75% Jan 28, resisting Trump calls for cuts amid resilient growth/inflation; dot plot signals one 2026 cut (June/July). Powell faces DOJ probe + chair replacement pressure (Warsh frontrunner). Markets cut March cut odds to 45%; DXY rallies.
Conversion angle / CTA:
“Short BTC on #FedWatch hawkishness targeting $90K, hedge with ETH perps if Powell hints emergency action.”
#FedWatch #fomc #Powell #Rates
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