Fed keeps rates steady despite calls for cut in January 2026
Fed keeps rates at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4% after the Jan. 27-28 FOMC meeting; Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller favored a 0.25% cut. Bitcoin $89,393, gold $5,279 per ounce.
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Fed keeps rates at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4% after the Jan. 27-28 FOMC meeting; Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller favored a 0.25% cut. Bitcoin $89,393, gold $5,279 per ounce.
The Fed is expected to hold rates at 3.5%-3.75%. Read how Powell's comments, dissent risks and Trump's housing moves could influence the U.S. dollar and bitcoin.
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The December 2025 FOMC minutes reveal the Fed's concerns about short-term funding market tightening, plans to buy $220B in Treasury bills, and reserve status.
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Bitcoin gained about 2.5% intraday and targeted $88,000 after the Bank of Japan raised rates to around 0.75%. Market voices from Arthur Hayes, Temple 8 and Checkonchain weighed in.
BoJ raised its rate by 0.25% to 0.75%, yen weakened to ≈156/$1. BTC surged from $87,100 to $90,400 then dropped to $86,000 causing over $500M liquidations and 1951+ Long Liquidations.
On December 16, 2025, Bitcoin fell to $85,304 despite the Fed rate cut. We analyze the reasons behind the drop and the Bank of Japan's rate hike impact on crypto markets.
US non-farm payrolls rose by 64,000 in November 2023, surpassing forecasts. Explore what this means for the economy and your financial decisions.
Bank of Japan's expected interest rate hike on Dec 19, 2025, may trigger a Bitcoin correction below $70,000, as historical data and technical analysis suggest.