Fed Rate Decision Looms Over Markets as Earnings Season Heats Up
The Federal Reserve takes center stage this week with expectations set for a third consecutive rate cut to 3.5%-3.75%. Chair Jerome Powell's commentary will be scrutinized for signals on 2026 policy trajectories, particularly amid incomplete economic data due to government reporting delays.
Equities edged higher last week led by tech, while crypto markets remain attuned to macro liquidity shifts. Oracle, Broadcom, and Costco earnings may Ripple across correlated blockchain projects (FIL for cloud storage, SOL for high-throughput applications).
Market technicians note Bitcoin's historical tendency to rally during Fed easing cycles, though regulatory uncertainties persist for exchange-traded tokens like SHIB and PEPE.