đ„Global financial markets are on high alert as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to speak tonight at 8:00 PM ET, according to the official Fed events calendar. With sentiment already fragile, traders are preparing for potential volatility across risk assets.
â° Event Timing (Global)
đșđž United States: 8:00 PM ET (Tonight)
đźđł India: 6:30 AM IST (Tomorrow)
đ”đ° Pakistan: ~6:00 AM PKT (Tomorrow)
đŻ Why Powellâs Speech Is Critical
Every word from the Fed Chair matters. Markets will be dissecting Powellâs tone for clues on:
Interest Rate Direction: Any hint of rate cuts, pauses, or prolonged tight policy
Inflation Outlook: Confidence vs caution on price stability
Economic & Labor Market Health: Signals of slowdown or resilience
Even a minor shift in language can rapidly change market expectations.
â ïž Assets Likely to React
Expect heightened volatility around the speech across:
đ Equities & Indices
đ” U.S. Dollar & Bonds
đȘ Crypto Markets â Bitcoin & Altcoins
đ„ Market Movers to Watch
While macro uncertainty builds, select crypto assets are already showing strong momentum:
$RVV (RVVUSDT Perp): 0.008178 | +71.66% đ
$FLOW: 0.107 | +4.9%
$STORJ: 0.1481 | +24.34%
These moves highlight how fast capital can rotate when volatility enters the market.
đ Trader Takeaway
Powellâs speech could act as a volatility trigger. Smart traders stay patient, manage risk tightly, and wait for confirmation after the statement rather than chasing pre-event moves.
