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Recession Panic Button or Bull Run Explosion?

Debate continues to swirl around Fed Rate cut measures and short vs. long-term impact.

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Austin Hodge
September 20, 2024 • Read Time: 12 minutes

The US Federal Reserve just slashed interest rates by 50 basis points, sending a jolt through the financial world. With recession alarms blaring, this aggressive move could either stave off economic downturn and spark a furious bull-run or exacerbate looming fears. Major banks are already adjusting their recession forecasts, and investors are watching every market twitch.

Trading outlooks seem to hinge on whether investors believe in Powell’s assessment of a strong labor market marking this as a recalibration move to enhance liquidity or if it’s a panic button signaling deep economic instability. What does this mean for your Bitcoin holdings and the broader crypto landscape? Next week’s inflation date release on September 27th will give us a peek into the which direction things go - Let's dive in!

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