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Analysts at Bank of America now project the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice this year, following a disappointing August jobs report. The firm projects a rate cut to come this month and in September, suggesting an additional 75 basis points of easing. “The shift in our view is motivated by both the softer labor data and Powell’s reaction function, as stated at Jackson Hole,” BofA wrote in a Friday note. JUST IN: Bank of America now projects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates twice this year. pic.twitter.com/9z6cULLaiQ — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) September 5, 2025 Friday’s jobs report was disappointing, as forecasts were not met. US unemployment rates rose in August 2025 to 4.3%, their highest levels since October 2021. Additionally, only 22,000 new jobs were added to the economy last month, far below forecasts. Economists had expected the report to show 75,000 jobs were created in August, with the unemployment rate forecast to rise to 4...

The BRICS alliance has turned aggressive in advancing the de-dollarization initiative to bring down the US dollar’s global hegemony. They are forging new trade deals with other developing countries to settle cross-border transactions in their respective local currencies. The long-term goal of the 10-member bloc is to diminish the Western powers and tilt the financial authority towards the East. Also Read: Exclusive: How the US Can Avoid De-Dollarization, Analyst Explains The main objective of BRICS is to usher the world into a new financial era where the US, the dollar, and other Western allies have no power in global affairs and the overall markets. The roadmap is already set, and the developing nations are working towards making it a reality. Whether they will be successful in bringing the US dollar down or not, only time will tell. However, if BRICS manages to abandon the dollar, one important US sector will be the first to crash. It holds the keys to the American economy and g...

During an important cabinet meeting taking place today, US President Trump has reportedly said he hopes that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will lower interest rates. Indeed, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the Central Bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged in March. The Federal Reserve has been fighting against inflation for the better part of two years. In a post-COVID economy, it had gotten that figure down closer to its 2% target. However, concerns surrounding the US economy’s trajectory led them to halt those efforts this month. Now, it is beginning to create a clash between Chair Powell and the 47th President. JUST IN: President Trump says he hopes Fed Chair Jerome Powell lowers interest rates. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 24, 2025 Also Read: UAE Commits to 10-Year, $1.4T Investment in US After Trump Meeting President Trump Reiterates Desire for Federal Reserve to Lower Interest Rates The US economy has been stuck in a rather concerning ...

Following what many financial experts expected, the Federal Reserve has opted to leave Interest Rates unchanged once again. The decision marks the sixth consecutive time that the Central Bank officials opted not to cut rates amid its ongoing fight against inflation. The two-year tightening campaign did not end until September of 2023. Since then, Fed officials have left rates unchanged as they implemented a wait-and-see approach. Now, all eyes are on when Chair Jerome Powell and when the Federal Reserve will finally decide to begin cutting rates. BREAKING: Federal Reserve leaves Interest Rates unchanged, remains at 5.25% – 5.50%. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) March 20, 2024 Also Read: Federal Reserve Governor Makes Huge Prediction On BRICS vs US Dollar Federal Reserve Leave Interest Rates Unchanged for 6th Consecutive Meeting Over the past two years, the Federal Reserve has been engaged in an inflation fight as it sought to avoid a recession in 2024....

The losses on US Treasuries recently surpassed $1.5 trillion and the likely outcome is turbulent markets, but how will Bitcoin price fare? The U.S. economy has been facing turbulent times lately, with the U.S. personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation index rising by a significant 3.5% over the past 12 months. Even when excluding the volatile food and energy sectors, it's evident that the efforts made by the U.S. Federal Reserve to curb inflation have fallen short of their 2% target rate. U.S. Treasuries have lost a staggering $1.5 trillion in value, primarily due to these rate hikes. This has led investors to question whether Bitcoin (BTC) and risk-on assets, including the stock market , will succumb to heightened interest rates and a monetary policy aimed at cooling economic growth. Theoretical losses of U.S. Treasury holders, USD. Source: @JoeConsorti As the U.S. Treasury keeps flooding the market with debt, there's a real risk that rates could climb even highe...

Fidelity’s head of macro suggests that the end of the Fed’s quantitative tightening policy could be bullish for Bitcoin and gold. The United States Federal Reserve began its most aggressive quantitative tightening efforts in March 2022, raising benchmark Interest Rates in the year since from near-zero to 4.75% to 5% annually. While the central bank has successfully brought down inflation to some degree, the increasing Interest Rates are starting to cause cracks in the global banking industry. The market expects the Fed to end quantitative tightening and provide favorable liquidity conditions to avoid a global financial crisis as the banks begin to fail. The shift in the Fed’s policy should have significant implications for financial assets. Jurrien Timmer, the director of global macro at Fidelity, discussed the likely impact of the Fed’s dovish pivot on stocks, gold and Bitcoin. Market expects the Fed to put an end to interest rate hikes The Fed is largely expected to either maintain ...