The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision at 2:00 AM Beijing time on Thursday, followed by a press conference at 2:30 AM by Powell. The lead-up to the meeting has been tumultuous, with Trump preemptively predicting a "significant rate cut," the rapid appointment of his confidant, and Tim Cook narrowly holding onto his seat. While a rate cut is almost certain, historic internal divisions may emerge. How will the policy statement, economic outlook, and dot plot be adjusted? How will Powell navigate this impasse? All the answers will be revealed tonight, so be wary of volatile market fluctuations. For more previews, click here...
