Crypto Enthusiasts Embrace New Market Surge but Fed Casts Doubt
Cryptocurrency markets rallied this week, fueling Optimism among traders and investors. The surge comes amid shifting macroeconomic conditions, with Federal Reserve policies emerging as a critical variable.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee delivered sobering remarks about inflation projections, noting that recently announced tariffs complicate the path for potential rate cuts. Market expectations for a September reduction have diminished following the TRUMP administration's trade policy shifts.
New inflation data scheduled for release next week could introduce further volatility. The impending August 1 tariff implementation—including substantial levies on Canada and Brazil—adds another LAYER of uncertainty to the economic outlook.