Key U.S. Economic Events to Watch This Week: Fed Decision, Jobs Data, and Crypto Bill
The Federal Reserve's January 28 rate decision looms large, with markets pricing in a 97% chance of unchanged policy. bitcoin traders will scrutinize Chair Powell's press conference for hints of future cuts—historically bullish for crypto.
January 29 brings dual catalysts: Jobless Claims data (forecast: 202K) and Senate Agriculture Committee review of a bipartisan crypto market structure bill. Weak labor metrics could amplify rate-cut bets, while regulatory progress may buoy institutional sentiment.