Fed Open to Rate Cut at Upcoming Meeting

Fed's Consideration of Rate Cut Sparks Economic Debate

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller has publicly advocated a 25 basis point rate cut at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. This action aligns with recent discussions about responding to labor market vulnerabilities. Michelle W. Bowman, another Fed Governor, also supports easing measures in light of these risks.

While reducing interest rates tends to influence global liquidity and market sentiment, the decision was not universal. Some members of the FOMC expressed strong reservations, suggesting more significant cuts might be necessary if economic indicators worsen. The federal funds rate now ranges from 4% to 4.25%.

“A proactive approach in moving policy closer to neutral, from its current moderately restrictive stance, would help avoid a further unnecessary erosion in labor market conditions,” said Michelle W. Bowman, Federal Reserve Press Release.

Crypto Markets Brace for Potential Liquidity Surge

Did you know? In previous rate cuts, Bitcoin often experienced a temporary 10% surge, reflecting increased market confidence and liquidity‑driven price adjustments.

As of October 10, Bitcoin trades at $121,658.70, with a market cap of approximately 2.42 trillion USD and a dominance of 58.58 % on CoinMarketCap. Recent data shows a 0.92 % decline in the last 24 hours but a 7‑day gain of 0.98 %. These fluctuations correlate closely with fiscal policy announcements.

Coincu Research posits that if rate cuts materialize, cryptocurrency markets could see renewed investment activity and price increases. Recent historical trends suggest major DeFi protocols could likewise benefit, as reduced interest rates typically enhance the appeal of risk assets.