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Former New York Fed Expert: Powell May Announce $45 Billion Bond Purchase Plan

Former New York Fed expert Mark Cabana predicts that, in addition to the widely anticipated 25 basis point rate cut, Fed Chair Powell will announce a $45 billion per month Treasury bill purchase program at the upcoming December FOMC meeting. This plan, set to begin in January 2026, aims to inject liquidity and prevent a further surge in repo market rates. Cabana warns that markets are underestimating the scale of the Fed's balance sheet actions, as money market rates indicate bank reserves are no longer "abundant." The move is seen as necessary to address liquidity shortages caused by previous quantitative tightening. UBS also forecasts a similar $40 billion monthly purchase program. The policy shift comes amid a critical leadership transition at the Fed, with Powell's term ending and expectations rising for Kevin Hassett to potentially succeed him.

深潮12/08 05:01

Former New York Fed Expert: Powell May Announce $45 Billion Bond Purchase Plan

深潮12/08 05:01

Full Text of the Fed Decision: 25 Basis Point Rate Cut, $40 Billion Treasury Bill Purchases Within 30 Days

The Federal Reserve lowered the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%-3.75% on December 10, 2025, marking the third consecutive rate cut. The decision was approved by a 9-3 vote. The policy statement removed the description of unemployment as "low," and the latest dot plot maintained the projection of an additional 25 basis point rate cut in 2026. Additionally, the Fed will purchase $40 billion in Treasury bills over 30 days starting December 12 to maintain ample reserve levels. The policy stance reflects concerns over moderating economic activity, a rise in unemployment, and inflation that remains elevated. The committee emphasized its commitment to achieving maximum employment and a 2% inflation target, noting increased downside risks to employment. Voting against the decision were Stephen Miran, who preferred a 50 basis point cut, and Austan Goolsbee and Jeffrey Schmid, who favored no change. The Board also unanimously approved a reduction in the primary credit rate to 3.75%.

比推Yesterday 19:28

Full Text of the Fed Decision: 25 Basis Point Rate Cut, $40 Billion Treasury Bill Purchases Within 30 Days

比推Yesterday 19:28

Fed Cuts Rates and Buys Short-Term Bonds: US Stocks, Short-Term Treasuries, Gold Rise; Dollar Falls; Bitcoin Fluctuates

On December 10, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points and announced a plan to purchase $40 billion in Treasury bonds over the next 30 days. Before the announcement, U.S. stocks were mixed, the dollar and gold declined, and Treasury yields edged lower. After the release, equities and gold initially fluctuated before rising, short-term Treasury yields fell briefly, while longer-term yields eventually climbed. During the press conference, Chair Powell indicated that Treasury purchases would remain elevated in coming months but downplayed expectations for another imminent rate cut. His comments drove stocks higher, with major indices extending gains. Bond yields trended downward overall, and the dollar weakened further. Gold recovered early losses to hit a daily high, while Bitcoin experienced volatility before climbing toward the end of the event. By the end of the press conference, the S&P 500 and Dow were up 0.7% and 1.1% respectively, short-term yields hit session lows, the dollar index fell over 0.6%, and gold advanced 0.6% to approach $4,239. Bitcoin also rose, nearing $94,500.

华尔街日报Yesterday 21:29

Fed Cuts Rates and Buys Short-Term Bonds: US Stocks, Short-Term Treasuries, Gold Rise; Dollar Falls; Bitcoin Fluctuates

华尔街日报Yesterday 21:29

Hawkish Rate Cut Triggers Rally Then Plunge: The Truth Behind Bitcoin's 'Painting the Door' Pattern

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on December 11, 2025, triggering a brief Bitcoin surge to $94,476, followed by a sharp reversal to $91,384. The initial rally was driven by algorithmic misinterpretation of a headline announcing the Fed’s $40 billion monthly Treasury purchases, mistakenly seen as quantitative easing (QE). In reality, these were short-term Reserve Management Purchases (RMP) aimed at maintaining banking system liquidity, not stimulating risk assets. The market downturn accelerated as traders digested the Fed’s hawkish undertones: upward revisions to 2026 GDP growth (from 1.8% to 2.3%) and lower unemployment projections signaled economic strength, reducing the urgency for further rate cuts. This "no-landing" scenario weakened Bitcoin’s appeal as an inflation hedge or safe-haven asset. Additionally, the Fed’s internal division—with three dissenting votes reflecting stark policy disagreements—highlighted unprecedented uncertainty about future monetary policy. Despite the rate cut, real interest rates remained restrictive due to persistent inflation. The episode underscored that Bitcoin can no longer rely solely on Fed-driven liquidity narratives and may face continued pressure as markets repricing risk amid economic resilience and policy ambiguity.

marsbitYesterday 01:25

Hawkish Rate Cut Triggers Rally Then Plunge: The Truth Behind Bitcoin's 'Painting the Door' Pattern

marsbitYesterday 01:25

A Less 'Hawkish' 'Hawkish Rate Cut' and Balance Sheet Expansion Buying Bonds That 'Is Not QE'

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third consecutive time in 2024, lowering the target range to 3.50%-3.75%. The decision revealed the largest internal dissent in six years, with three officials opposing the move. The updated dot plot continues to project only one more rate cut in 2025, signaling a significant slowdown in the pace of easing. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the current policy stance allows the Fed to be patient and data-dependent, noting that no one is assuming the next move will be a hike. Simultaneously, the Fed announced it would begin purchasing short-term Treasury bills to maintain ample reserves in the banking system, with an initial $40 billion in purchases planned for the next month. Powell stressed that these operations are for reserve management purposes and do not represent a change in monetary policy stance. The economic projections were slightly revised, with upgrades to GDP growth and minor downgrades to inflation expectations. The labor market is showing signs of cooling, with the unemployment rate rising and job growth slowing.

深潮Yesterday 02:51

A Less 'Hawkish' 'Hawkish Rate Cut' and Balance Sheet Expansion Buying Bonds That 'Is Not QE'

深潮Yesterday 02:51

BTC Drops Below $90,000: Rate Cut Realized Equals Exhausted Positive News

Fed Chair Powell announced a 25-basis-point rate reduction, bringing the benchmark rate to 3.50%-3.75%, marking the third consecutive cut this year. However, the dot plot revealed significant internal divergence, with seven officials dissenting—six preferring no cut. The median rate projection remained unchanged from September, signaling a likely slowdown in future easing, with only one cut anticipated in 2025 and 2026 each. This mixed, cautious signal failed to boost market confidence. Bitcoin fell below $90,000, Ethereum dropped under $3,200, and Solana declined beneath $130. Most crypto sectors saw losses, with over $468 million in liquidations—$331 million from long positions. Analysts attribute the downturn to year-end liquidity constraints and subdued sentiment. Greeks.live noted that despite the Fed’s dovish move, low holiday liquidity limits bullish momentum. ING expects two 2026 rate cuts if inflation nears 2%, while Goldman Sachs views further easing as contingent on weaker labor data. Short-term, the market is expected to remain defensive amid thin liquidity. Longer-term, the focus shifts to labor market performance—should data weaken, more aggressive rate cuts may follow. Until macro conditions clear and liquidity returns, cautious positioning is advised.

Odaily星球日报Yesterday 04:09

BTC Drops Below $90,000: Rate Cut Realized Equals Exhausted Positive News

Odaily星球日报Yesterday 04:09

Big Short Burry Warns: Fed's RMP Aims to Conceal Banking System Fragility, Essentially a Restart of QE

Michael Burry, of "The Big Short" fame, issued a warning that the Federal Reserve's new Reserve Management Purchases (RMP) program is a covert form of quantitative easing (QE) designed to mask deep-seated vulnerabilities in the US banking system. He argues that the need to inject liquidity, despite over $3 trillion in bank reserves, signals systemic fragility, not strength, stemming from the 2023 banking crisis. Burry contends that each crisis now forces the Fed to permanently expand its balance sheet to prevent funding crises. The market reaction showed rising 2-month Treasury yields and falling 10-year yield, alongside ongoing repo market volatility, raising concerns about year-end funding stress. He cautions against bullish bank stock advice and prefers Treasury money market funds for large deposits. While the Fed states RMP is a technical operation to ensure sufficient liquidity, Burry sees it as evidence of a weakened financial system reliant on constant central bank support.

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Big Short Burry Warns: Fed's RMP Aims to Conceal Banking System Fragility, Essentially a Restart of QE

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