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On March 19th, the U.S. Federal Reserve concluded its two-day monetary policy meeting on the 18th, announcing that it will maintain the target range for the federal funds rate between 3.5% and 3.75%. Fed Chair Powell stated that from September to December last year, the Fed lowered the policy rate by 0.75 percentage points, bringing it back within a reasonable range of the estimated neutral interest rate. However, the impact of the evolving situation in the Middle East on the U.S. economy remains uncertain. In the short term, rising energy prices will push up overall inflation, but it is still too early to judge the breadth and duration of its potential economic impact. Powell also indicated that according to the median forecast of participants, the appropriate level for the federal funds rate will reach 3.4% by the end of this year and 3.1% by the end of next year, a forecast consistent with the December prediction. However, Powell noted that, as always, these individual projections are subject to uncertainty and do not represent the committee's plans or decisions. Monetary policy does not have a predetermined course, and the Fed will make decisions meeting by meeting. Powell's term as Fed Chair will end in May of this year. Powell stated that if his successor has not been confirmed by the end of his term as Fed Chair, he will continue to serve as "acting chair" until the successor is officially confirmed. Since taking office in January 2025, U.S. President Trump has repeatedly pressured the Fed to lower interest rates, criticizing Fed Chair Powell's actions as always "late and wrong," while Powell has repeatedly affirmed his firm commitment to maintaining the Fed's independence from political influence. (CCTV News)

[Powell says he is prepared to "temporarily stay on" after his term as Fed Chair ends.]On March 19th, the U.S. Federal Reserve concluded its two-day monetary policy meeting on the 18th, announcing that it will maintain the target range for the federal funds rate between 3.5% and 3.75%. Fed Chair Powell stated that from September to December last year, the Fed lowered the policy rate by 0.75 percentage points, bringing it back within a reasonable range of the estimated neutral interest rate. However, the impact of the evolving situation in the Middle East on the U.S. economy remains uncertain. In the short term, rising energy prices will push up overall inflation, but it is still too early to judge the breadth and duration of its potential economic impact. Powell also indicated that according to the median forecast of participants, the appropriate level for the federal funds rate will reach 3.4% by the end of this year and 3.1% by the end of next year, a forecast consistent with the December prediction. However, Powell noted that, as always, these individual projections are subject to uncertainty and do not represent the committee's plans or decisions. Monetary policy does not have a predetermined course, and the Fed will make decisions meeting by meeting. Powell's term as Fed Chair will end in May of this year. Powell stated that if his successor has not been confirmed by the end of his term as Fed Chair, he will continue to serve as "acting chair" until the successor is officially confirmed. Since taking office in January 2025, U.S. President Trump has repeatedly pressured the Fed to lower interest rates, criticizing Fed Chair Powell's actions as always "late and wrong," while Powell has repeatedly affirmed his firm commitment to maintaining the Fed's independence from political influence. (CCTV News)

Powell says he is prepared to "temporarily stay on" after his term as Fed Chair ends.

Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that data center construction may be driving up inflation, and artificial intelligence investments could push up the neutral interest rate in the short term.

[Powell: Data center construction may be driving up inflation]Federal Reserve Chair Powell stated that data center construction may be driving up inflation, and artificial intelligence investments could push up the neutral interest rate in the short term.

Powell: Data center construction may be driving up inflation

On March 19, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that he has no intention of leaving the Fed before the Department of Justice investigation concludes; he will serve as interim chairman until his successor is confirmed; he has not yet decided how long he will remain at the Fed.

[Powell: No intention to leave the Federal Reserve before the conclusion of the Justice Department investigation.]On March 19, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that he has no intention of leaving the Fed before the Department of Justice investigation concludes; he will serve as interim chairman until his successor is confirmed; he has not yet decided how long he will remain at the Fed.

Powell: No intention to leave the Federal Reserve before the conclusion of the Justice Department investigation.

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that if no progress is seen on inflation, there will be no interest rate cuts.

[Powell: No rate cuts if no progress on inflation]Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that if no progress is seen on inflation, there will be no interest rate cuts.

Powell: No rate cuts if no progress on inflation

HTX data showed that BTC fell below 71000  USDT and is now at 70999.99 USDT, with a decrease of 4.92% in 24H.

[BTC fell below 71000  USDT] HTX data showed that BTC fell below 71000  USDT and is now at 70999.99 USDT, with a decrease of 4.92% in 24H.

BTC fell below 71000  USDT

The US interest rate futures market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will resume interest rate cuts in December 2026 or January of the following year.

[The US interest rate futures market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will resume interest rate cuts in December 2026 or January of the following year.]The US interest rate futures market anticipates that the Federal Reserve will resume interest rate cuts in December 2026 or January of the following year.

On March 19th, the Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.50%-3.75%, holding steady for the second consecutive time, in line with market expectations.

[The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.]On March 19th, the Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.50%-3.75%, holding steady for the second consecutive time, in line with market expectations.

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.

On March 19th, CBS News reported that sources familiar with the matter revealed that Trump has not yet decided whether to send U.S. troops into Iran to seize the country's nuclear materials, an action that would be extremely dangerous. In private conversations, Trump has told confidants, "I have many decisions to make." It is understood that the Pentagon has prepared multiple options for Trump as potential follow-up steps to a war with Iran. After U.S. forces attacked three nuclear facilities last summer, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the nuclear watchdog, stated it could not track the whereabouts of approximately 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium that Iran possessed before the attacks. Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump believes Iran's military assets have severely degraded – its navy and air force are essentially nonexistent – but he is concerned about Iran's ability to lay mines. He believes Iranians can disrupt oil transport in the Strait of Hormuz because mining operations can be carried out by as few as three people.

[Sources: Trump still weighing risks of deploying troops to Iran]On March 19th, CBS News reported that sources familiar with the matter revealed that Trump has not yet decided whether to send U.S. troops into Iran to seize the country's nuclear materials, an action that would be extremely dangerous. In private conversations, Trump has told confidants, "I have many decisions to make." It is understood that the Pentagon has prepared multiple options for Trump as potential follow-up steps to a war with Iran. After U.S. forces attacked three nuclear facilities last summer, the International Atomic Energy Agency, the nuclear watchdog, stated it could not track the whereabouts of approximately 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium that Iran possessed before the attacks. Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump believes Iran's military assets have severely degraded – its navy and air force are essentially nonexistent – but he is concerned about Iran's ability to lay mines. He believes Iranians can disrupt oil transport in the Strait of Hormuz because mining operations can be carried out by as few as three people.

Sources: Trump still weighing risks of deploying troops to Iran

"Fed whisperer" Nick Timiraos: Despite the higher PPI data in February, the components that influence PCE (including downward revisions for December) were slightly below market expectations. February PCE is still expected to remain strong, but slightly softer than previously anticipated.

["Fed Whisperer": PCE Expected to Remain Strong in February]"Fed whisperer" Nick Timiraos: Despite the higher PPI data in February, the components that influence PCE (including downward revisions for December) were slightly below market expectations. February PCE is still expected to remain strong, but slightly softer than previously anticipated.

"Fed Whisperer": PCE Expected to Remain Strong in February

According to Exactly Protocol on Twitter, the suspension of the protocol will be lifted at 11:51 pm UTC today (August 19). In addition, Exactly Protocol stated that they have sent a message to the hacker to discuss further possible measures.

[Exactly Protocol: Protocol suspension to be lifted soon]According to Exactly Protocol on Twitter, the suspension of the protocol will be lifted at 11:51 pm UTC today (August 19). In addition, Exactly Protocol stated that they have sent a message to the hacker to discuss further possible measures.

Exactly Protocol: Protocol suspension to be lifted soon

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