# InterestRates

📌 #MacroWatchFedChairPick | A Turning Point for Global Markets & Crypto
Markets are on edge as the world looks ahead to May 2026, when Jerome Powell’s term as Fed Chair comes to an end. The choice of the next Federal Reserve leader could shape the direction of interest rates, liquidity, and risk assets for years to come — especially crypto.
President Trump has made his stance clear: he wants a Fed Chair who supports aggressive interest rate cuts to fuel growth and unlock liquidity. That message has already captured the attention of investors worldwide.
Two names are standing out:
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#BOJRateHikesBackontheTable
#BOJRateHikesBackontheTable – Japan Signals Interest Rate Shift
The Bank of Japan (#BOJRateHikesBackontheTable) is signaling a major shift in its decades-long ultra-low interest rate policy. After maintaining near-zero or negative rates for most of the past 30 years to fight deflation and stimulate growth, the BOJ raised its key short-term rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% on December 19, 2025 — the highest since 1995. This move comes amid persistent inflation above the BOJ’s 2% target, rising wages, and ongoing pressure from global monetary tightening. Policymakers

The US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% - in line with market expectations
The US Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate (upper limit) to 3.75%, marking a decrease of 25 basis points from the previous rate of 4.00%. This move aligns with market expectations, indicating the Fed's continued shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy as inflation pressures ease and growth stabilizes.
💬 Investors are now awaiting Jerome Powell's statements for clues about future interest rate movements.
#USFed #InterestRates #JeromePowell #Markets
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Federal Reserve Meeting: Jerome Powell's December Speech!
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board will hold its annual Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting for two days to determine the next step in interest rates.
In the last meeting in October, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, to a range of 3.75%–4.00%.
Global markets are now awaiting what Jerome Powell and his team will announce.
🗓 Meeting Schedule
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will meet on December 9 and 10, 2025 (US Time).
⏰ Monetary Policy Announcement
• 2:00 PM Eastern US Time
• 12:30 AM Indi

📉 #DecemberRateCutForecast 📉
The Fed may cut rates again this December, and the markets are heating up with speculation.
But the real question is 👇
💭 How likely is the rate cut?
💭 Could it ignite the next bull run?
Let’s break it down 🔍
💰 1️⃣ How Likely Is the December Rate Cut?
✅ Quite possible — but not guaranteed.
The economy is cooling down — job growth is slowing, consumer spending is softening, and inflation is gradually coming under control. These are exactly the conditions that could push the Fed to ease rates to prevent a sharper slowdown.
However… the Fed remains cautious ⚖️
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Current expectations indicate that the Federal Reserve #FederalReserve is close to cutting interest rates #InterestRates by 25 basis points, with a probability of 86.2% according to the #CME #FedWatch tool.
The market is awaiting the official announcement and press conference to outline the features of the upcoming monetary policy #MonetaryPolicy for the next period.
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#NextFedChairPredictions
The race for the next Federal Reserve Chair is heating up! Global investors and VIP traders are closely watching potential candidates as the Fed’s next moves could reshape interest rates, markets, and macro strategies.
🔹 Top Contenders & Predictions:
1️⃣ Kevin Warsh – Market-friendly, potential for gradual rate adjustments, favored by financial institutions.
2️⃣ Lael Brainard – Focused on financial stability and inflation control, may maintain cautious approach.
3️⃣ Jerome Powell (Reappointment) – Continuity in policy, likely steady but reactive to inflation and empl

#PCE data released yesterday, remained stubbornly high, indicating that #Inflation is STILL an issue. THIS IS THE HINDERANCE to reducing #InterestRates in the US.
The #FOMC committee has a MANDATE which includes controlling price inflation.
@Trump is trying to ignore the mandate and remove FED independence, which cannot be a good thing as it will ultimately erode confidence in the US and will actually IRONICALLY drive interest rates higher - the opposite of Trumps intention - HENCE THE MARKET SELL OFF for #BTC & Altcoins yesterday