European Markets React to Fed and BoE Policy Divergence
European equities climbed as markets digested contrasting monetary policy signals from the Federal Reserve and Bank of England. The Fed’s decision to hold rates steady provided stability, while the BoE’s unexpected cut injected liquidity into risk assets.
Jerome Powell’s acknowledgment of disinflationary trends resonated across trading desks. Market participants now price in a 78% probability of Fed easing by September, creating favorable conditions for crypto assets traditionally sensitive to liquidity expectations.