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Fed's Jefferson Urges Caution Amid Mixed Crypto Reaction

2/6/2025

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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson advised caution on interest rate adjustments, citing economic strength and labor market stability.
He highlighted that inflation is still above the Fed's 2% target, anticipating a gradual easing of monetary policy.
The FOMC maintained rates at 4.25%-4.5% after three cuts totaling one percentage point.
Following his comments, the crypto market reacted mixed, with Bitcoin at $99,600 and Ethereum at $2,763.

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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson's caution on interest rates echoes past Fed strategies during inflationary periods, notably the 1980s under Paul Volcker. Then, aggressive rate hikes aimed to curb inflation, reflecting the ongoing tension between economic growth and price stability that persists today.

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Story summary

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson advised caution on interest rate adjustments, citing economic strength and labor market stability.
He highlighted that inflation is still above the Fed's 2% target, anticipating a gradual easing of monetary policy.
The FOMC maintained rates at 4.25%-4.5% after three cuts totaling one percentage point.
Following his comments, the crypto market reacted mixed, with Bitcoin at $99,600 and Ethereum at $2,763.

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