Pompliano Speculates on a Deliberate Market Shakeup
According to crypto commentator Anthony Pompliano, the uncertainty in the U.S. stock markets could be a strategic move by Donald Trump's administration. The goal? To pressure Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell into cutting interest rates.
Pompliano suggests that if the Fed lowers rates, the U.S. could avoid refinancing its massive $7 trillion debt in the coming months.
Trump and Bessent Intervene in the Markets
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have reportedly decided to take matters into their own hands. “Asset prices are dropping to force Jerome Powell into lowering interest rates,” Pompliano claimed.
He is the founder of Professional Capital Management and host of The Pomp Podcast.
In January, Powell announced that the Fed would not cut interest rates from the current target range of 4.25% – 4.50%, despite Trump’s push for reductions.
Pompliano believes that Trump’s tariffs have played a role in recent market panic—a move that could be strategically aimed at influencing the bond market.
Falling Bond Yields – Is Trump’s Plan Working?
Pompliano pointed out that 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yields have already dropped from 4.8% in January to 4.21%, suggesting that Trump’s alleged strategy is heading in the right direction.
Whether this theory is accurate or not, stock markets are experiencing sharp declines, with cryptocurrencies hit even harder.
🔹 The broad market index S&P 500 (SPY) fell 2.66% on March 10
🔹 The Nasdaq-100 index dropped 3.8%
🔹 Bitcoin has plunged 27.4% from its all-time high of $108,786
In less than three months, over $1.2 trillion has been wiped out from the crypto market.
A Standoff Between Trump and Powell?
If market declines continue, Pompliano predicts a "game of chicken" between Trump and Powell—who will back down first?
Trump hasn’t confirmed such a strategy, but in a Fox News interview on March 9, he stated:
🗣️ “Nobody ever gets rich when interest rates are high because people can’t borrow money.”
Pompliano added that lowering interest rates wouldn’t just benefit the government—it would also help American consumers.
💬 “The big goal is to lower rates, leading to greater economic activity through access to cheap capital. Give people cheap capital, and they’ll put it to work.”
What’s Next? FedWatch Predicts the Likely Scenarios
🔹 96% probability that rates will remain at 4.25% – 4.50% after the March 19 Fed meeting
🔹 50% probability that rates will be cut at the following May 7 meeting
The Federal Reserve typically avoids cutting interest rates when inflation is high, as its main objective is maintaining price stability.
However, if the U.S. enters a recession, the Fed may have no choice but to adjust its policies. Some economists are already calling it the "Trump recession" or "Trumpcession", which could pressure the Fed into making cuts.
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