Here’s a short, clear summary with bullet point
🔎 Fed January Meeting – Key Takeaways
🏦 Federal Reserve officials are divided on the next policy move.
⏸️ Further rate cuts are paused for now — future cuts depend on inflation cooling further.
⚖️ Policymakers are split between fighting inflation and supporting the labor market.
📉 Some members prefer holding rates steady until clear disinflation progress is confirmed.
📈 A few officials even discussed the possibility of rate hikes if inflation stays above target.
🔻 The Fed previously cut rates by 0.75% total (Sept, Oct, Dec), bringing rates to 3.5%–3.75%.
📊 Inflation (PCE) remains around 3%, still above the 2% target.
👷 Labor data is mixed: unemployment at 4.3%, but private job growth is slowing.
🗳️ Internal divisions could deepen if Kevin Warsh becomes the next Fed Chair.
📅 Markets expect the next rate cut possibly in June, with another in Sept/Oct (CME FedWatch).
📌 Crypto Impact:
Uncertainty in rate direction = potential volatility ahead. Clear disinflation → bullish risk assets. Sticky inflation → possible pressure on crypto.
Source: CNBC News
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