Fed’s Rate Decision Holds Global Attention Amid Crypto Market Watch
The financial world braces for the Federal Reserve's first interest rate decision of the year, with expectations firmly set against any cuts. Hawkish Fed members find support in recovering employment data, despite lackluster Q4 2025 performance. Market consensus shows a 97% probability of unchanged rates, minimizing expectations for January 28 volatility.
All eyes will parse Fed Chair Powell's 10:30 PM statement for nuanced shifts in policy language. Key focus areas include the Fed's inflation confidence level, duration of elevated rates, and labor data sensitivity. The Q&A session poses the greatest risk for market movement—particularly any discussion of Fed independence or premature rate cut signals.