No Rate Cuts? Powell Words Sink Bitcoin

Working Title: "Bitcoin Drops 3% After Fed Chair's Statement, Reduced Expectations of Rate Cuts"

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Let's look at the price movements in the Bitcoin market following recent remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Powell expressed a skeptical view about the possibility of a rate cut in December. As a result of his statement, the price of Bitcoin fell by about 3%.

In a speech delivered in Dallas, Texas, Powell said, "The economy is not sending signals that necessitate a rush to lower rates." This comes after rate cuts of 50 basis points and 25 basis points in September and November, respectively. The next Fed rate decision is scheduled for December 18.

Following Powell's speech, the price of Bitcoin dropped by approximately 2.79%, hitting $86,979. It later recovered somewhat to reach $88,100. So why did people react this way?

The market views the central bank's rate decisions as having a significant impact on Bitcoin prices. Lower rates diminish the appeal of safe assets like bonds and deposits, prompting investors to turn to riskier assets like Bitcoin. This can reduce overall market confidence and lead to a drop in Bitcoin's price.

Simultaneously, the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for October rose by 2.4% annually, slightly higher than the market forecast of 2.3%. This indicates that inflation is not far off the expected level, making the Fed feel less compelled to adjust rates.

Additionally, there are concerns about the effects of various policies from President Donald Trump on economic growth and inflation. Economist Nouriel Roubini told ABC News that some of Trump's pro-business policies could increase growth and inflation. However, he warned that tariffs, trade wars, and immigration policies could lead to higher rates.

In summary, the Fed's rate policies and various factors in the U.S. economy have a significant impact on the Bitcoin market. Powell's skepticism about a rate cut has put short-term pressure on Bitcoin prices, but current rate and inflation data have yet to provide a clear market direction.

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