The Fed just raised U.S. interest rates by 25 bps to 3.75%–4.00% in a unanimous decision — its first hike since 2023. �
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But the bigger story came after the decision.
🇺🇸 Trump called for U.S. rates to be cut to 1% or lower, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defended the hike, saying inflation remains too high. �
Reuters
And crypto?
$BTC — watching the impact of tighter monetary policy
$ETH — watching liquidity and risk appetite
$ZEC — one of the standout movers, with Zcash reaching around $1,488 on Sept. 17. �
Investing.com Canada
The Fed's projections also point to another possible hike before the end of 2026, keeping markets focused on inflation and future policy. �
Investing.com
Now the big question:
📈 More rate cuts ahead?
📉 More hikes?
👀 Or does crypto continue to ignore the Fed?