Federal Reserve officials signaled no urgency to resume rate cuts, with several even raising the possibility of hikes if inflation persists above target. The January meeting saw a 10-2 hold decision, as Governors Waller and Miran dissented in favor of a quarter-point cut citing labor risks. Bitcoin slid below $66,500 during Asian hours as hawkish…
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Several Fed officials discussed possible rate hikes, creating a hawkish backdrop months before dovish-leaning Kevin Warsh takes the chair. The clash between the Fed’s inflation-first majority and Trump’s rate-cut push sets up a volatile leadership transition. Bitcoin slid below $66,500 as Asian traders returned from Lunar New Year holiday, amplifying selling pressure amid geopolitical tensions.…
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