Trump Pressures Fed for Rate Cuts Amid Market Uncertainty
President Donald TRUMP escalated his criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, demanding immediate action to lower interest rates. The Fed's decision to maintain rates at 4.25-4.50% following the July 30 FOMC meeting drew sharp rebukes, with Trump accusing Powell of undermining U.S. competitiveness against European central banks.
Market sentiment turned cautious as Powell emphasized data-dependent patience, delaying potential cuts until September. The political pressure introduces new volatility risks for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies that have shown sensitivity to Fed liquidity expectations.