Interest Rates
Fed cuts rates but Powell tempers December cut expectations
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The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% to a range of 3.75%-4.0% on Wednesday, as expected. However, Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish comments during the press conference cast doubt on a further cut in December, triggering a selloff in crypto markets. Bitcoin fell below $110,000, while Chainlink experienced volatility before a partial rebound.
Bank of Japan holds policy rate at 0.5%
The Bank of Japan decided on October 30 to keep its policy rate at 0.5%. Citing economic uncertainties from U.S. tariff hikes, it maintained a cautious stance. This was the first meeting since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office.
Fed's Goolsbee says central bank positioned for further rate cuts
Bitcoin falls below $108,000 after Fed's rate cut
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Bitcoin dropped below $108,000 on October 30, 2025, as the cryptocurrency market shed over $80 billion following the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point interest rate cut. Traders reacted with a 'sell the news' move amid hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaling no further cuts in December. The decline marks a disappointing end to 'Uptober,' with bitcoin on track for its worst monthly performance since 2014.
Fed cuts rates for second straight time to 3.75-4 percent
The US Federal Reserve cut its interest rate for the second consecutive time, lowering it by a quarter percentage point to a 3.75-4 percent range, to support a cooling labor market. The decision, approved 10-2, comes amid moderate economic growth and somewhat elevated inflation. Officials also announced they will stop shrinking their asset portfolio starting December 1.
Analysts expect Banco de la República rate to stay at 9.25%
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Analysts agree that the Banco de la República's Board will keep the interest rate at 9.25% in its October 31, 2025 meeting. This stems from persistent inflation and fiscal risks, despite the recent US Federal Reserve rate cut. Annual inflation hit 5.18% in September, above the 3% target.
Government shutdown delays data for Fed's October rate decision
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A partial U.S. government shutdown starting October 1 has delayed key economic reports, including the September jobs data, complicating the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. Markets overwhelmingly expect a 25 basis-point cut at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting, but uncertainty could lead to a surprise pause. High valuations in stocks and cryptocurrency heighten risks of market volatility.
Wall Street Closes Lower Amid Rate-Cut Doubts
Major U.S. stock indexes ended lower on September 25, 2025, as fresh economic data heightened uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. Investors grappled with mixed signals from consumer confidence and manufacturing reports, which suggested persistent inflationary pressures and tempered expectations for aggressive rate cuts. The downturn reflects broader anxieties about economic resilience in a high-interest environment.
China Implements Interest Rate Cuts
China's central bank cut interest rates on September 6, 2025, to stimulate the economy. The decision was part of broader financial measures.