2025-12-30 22:23:25

Fed's Policy Debate Heats Up at December Meeting

When Fed policymakers gathered December 9-10, there was clear momentum behind a rate cut—but not complete unanimity. The majority backed lowering the federal funds rate, signaling softer policy ahead. That said, a meaningful chunk of participants wanted to pump the brakes and keep rates right where they are.

This split reflects the usual tension: inflation cooling enough to justify easing, yet uncertainty lingering about the economic trajectory. For crypto markets watching Fed moves closely, the takeaway is straightforward—rate trajectory still matters. Lower rates typically mean cheaper capital flowing back into riskier assets. A divided committee? That's code for more hawkish surprises could still happen.

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GasGrillMaster

· 10h ago

Another split again, huh? This Fed is really swinging back and forth. Our crypto circle has long been used to getting cut. Interest rates fluctuate constantly. I wonder if this time it can really drop? Cutting rates sounds comfortable, but those hawks will definitely cause trouble again... Fed split = more chaotic markets. Should we HODL or admit defeat and gamble? This damn meeting, in my opinion, no one knows what the next step will be. I'm just guessing.

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BlindBoxVictim

· 10h ago

The Fed is playing psychological games again, with dovish and hawkish factions clashing? Now this is great, it makes predicting the crypto market even harder... Wait, a divided committee means surprises could come at any time? I’ve already taken off my pants, and you give me this? Cutting rates is indeed beneficial; cheap funds will flow into risk assets, but this internal conflict feels a bit shaky... The contradiction is that inflation is indeed cooling, but they still dare not cut rates aggressively... This is the Federal Reserve’s style. If a group of people sitting together can’t agree, how are we supposed to make money?

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ApeEscapeArtist

· 10h ago

The Fed is once again conflicted; the dovish side won, but the hawks are still causing trouble. The crypto market will have to ride the roller coaster again. --- Expectations of rate cuts vs. hawkish surprise—when these two clash, it's the hardest to predict the coin prices. --- Wait, what does a divided committee mean? Will there be a reversal next month? I'm overwhelmed. --- Cheap funds are flowing back, but don't get too optimistic; the hawks are still lurking. --- It's the same story again: rate cuts sound good, but a divided Committee means high uncertainty.

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BlockchainWorker

· 10h ago

Divided committee means there are still shocks waiting for us These people say inflation is cooling while still supporting hawkish policies, I really don't understand Capital is cheap, but who dares to enter the market, no bullets in hand

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