BREAKING: Ethereum Shatters Records with Explosive Rally After Powell’s Dovish Turn

Ethereum rockets to unprecedented heights as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signals potential policy easing—sending crypto markets into frenzy mode.

MARKETS ERUPT

Traders pile into ETH positions after Powell's remarks hint at softer monetary stance. The surge catapults Ethereum past previous resistance levels in a classic risk-on move that's got Wall Street scrambling to catch up.

INSTITUTIONAL FOMO

Traditional finance giants are now forced to acknowledge what crypto natives knew all along—digital assets lead when central banks blink. While legacy analysts debate inflation metrics, smart money's already positioning for the next leg up.

Powell's pivot proves once again that crypto doesn't wait for permission to rally—it just cuts through the noise and goes. Guess those 'stable' bonds aren't looking so attractive now, are they?

Key Takeaways

• At least 35% of workers who might have purchased a car or a house are delaying or canceling those plans instead, a new Redfin survey found.
• The reason is heightened job insecurity, driven by concerns about company performance tariffs, and AI, Redfin said.
• Some 37% of workers said they’re more fearful about their job security today than they were six months ago.
• Consumers are prioritizing maintaining flexibility over making major purchases, one certified financial planner told Investopedia.
  

People who might normally have bought a new car or put down an offer on a house are instead delaying those plans, or canceling them entirely, according to a new survey from Redfin. 

The firm found that 35% of workers said they’re delaying a big purchase because of job security fears, while 9% said they are canceling such a buy. Another 30% say they’ve made a purchase earlier than expected, or plan to, because of the same economic concerns. The delay-or-cancel trend is strongest among those earning $50,000 or less, 57% of whom say they're pushing back or scrapping a big purchase.

Employees are increasingly worried they could lose their jobs, particularly as artificial intelligence usage is growing at workplaces across the country, said Redfin Head of Economics Research Chen Zhao.

“Many workers are worried about job security as they watch their companies adjust to this uncertain economy and increasingly look to AI and other new technologies for efficiency gains,” Zhao said. “From a housing perspective, that wariness is keeping some would-be homebuyers on the sidelines."

Case in point: 37% of workers said they’re more fearful about their job security today than they were six months ago, compared to just 20% who said they feel a little or a lot more confident today versus six months ago. Workers cited company performance, tariffs, and AI as the biggest drivers of job insecurity.

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Clients Prioritize 'Flexibility' Over Big Ticket Items, Says Financial Planner

Luke Harder, a certified financial planner at Claro Advisors, said he’s seen these concerns among his clients. 

“Mortgage rates remain elevated, car prices are historically high, and wages haven’t kept pace. Against that backdrop, it’s no surprise people are putting major purchases on hold,” Harder said. “Layoffs and restructuring are also dominating conversations. Smaller companies are feeling their margins squeezed, and advances in technology are replacing administrative roles.”

Separately, Harder said, “From a planning perspective, people are prioritizing liquidity and flexibility over large purchases. In times of economic uncertainty, delaying a big expense isn’t just a defensive move—it’s often smart for those without a backup plan.”

The Bottom Line

Workers are holding off on making major purchases such as a car or a new home amid rising job insecurity, Redfin found. Employees are worried company performance, tariffs, and AI could cost them their jobs, with many more fearful now than they were six months ago.