ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, after the last Federal Reserve interest rate decision, President Trump has repeatedly urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. As concerns about Trump's trade agenda deepen, Trump is eager for the Federal Reserve to accelerate its rate cuts to alleviate economic pressure. In turn, the Federal Reserve is preparing for the price shocks that Trump's tariffs may trigger, which will delay any rate cuts even if the economy weakens.So far, Trump's anger towards the Federal Reserve has been relatively mild. Although he has been criticizing the Federal Reserve since it paused rate cuts last Thursday, he has not issued any direct threats.Trump has taken aggressive measures to strengthen his control over the government and reshape it according to his political will. A source close to the White House indicated that Trump may attempt to fire Powell. The source said, "I don't think Powell will leave voluntarily; Trump may try to fire him, but I also believe Powell is secure enough and impressive enough that he won't leave voluntarily."When asked whether the government believes it has the authority to fire Federal Reserve officials (after firing two Federal Trade Commission commissioners) and whether Trump still plans to let Powell complete his term, the White House stated that there was no new statement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell faces a tricky task this week, needing to assure investors that the economic fundamentals remain solid while also conveying that policymakers are ready to intervene if necessary during Thursday's interest rate decision. As Powell praises the resilience of the U.S. economy, it coincides with Trump rapidly escalating the trade war, causing unease and leading to a significant decline in U.S. stocks over the past month. With growing concerns about the economic outlook, consumer confidence is declining, and bond yields are also falling. Dominic Konstam, head of U.S. macro strategy at Mizuho Securities, stated, "Powell needs to send some signal that they are paying attention to the stock market. Officials cannot ignore the recent declines."Economists widely expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates twice this year. Some investors warn that if officials continue to signal only two rate cuts by 2025, it becomes even more necessary for the Fed chairman to emphasize that the Fed is willing to adjust borrowing costs if there are issues in the labor market. James Ace, a portfolio manager at Marlborough Investment Management, said, "The Fed may marginally improve or worsen the situation. But clearly, they cannot fully reassure the market, as the blow to market sentiment mainly comes from the White House." Aside from issuing escalating and changing tariff threats to trading partners, the Trump administration has not taken many measures to mitigate the risk of economic recession.

ChainCatcher news, Harris Financial Group managing partner Jamie Cox stated that Powell's feelings are in line with those of the rest of the market: while government adjustments are likely to be effective and improve fiscal conditions, the speed of these changes and their seesaw nature make them difficult to predict and plan for, which is unsettling. Therefore, in this situation, the best approach is to sit back and wait.

ChainCatcher news, during the speech of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, the decline in U.S. stocks narrowed, with the Dow Jones briefly turning positive, and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 index declines narrowing to 0.4% and 0.2%, respectively. (Jin Ten)

ChainCatcher news: After the U.S. inflation data met expectations on Friday, the dollar held near a two-week high, and the argument between Trump and Zelensky also boosted the dollar's safe-haven appeal. U.S. Treasury bonds recorded their strongest start to a year since the COVID-19 crisis in early 2020, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which approached 4.8% in January, now close to 4.2%, and the two-year Treasury yield dipped below 4% during the day for the first time in four months. U.S. stocks nearly erased their gains for 2025 but rebounded sharply on Friday, narrowing the losses for the second consecutive week. Here are the key points the market will focus on in the new week:Monday 22:45: U.S. February S&P Global Manufacturing PMI finalMonday 23:00: U.S. February ISM Manufacturing PMI, U.S. January Construction Spending MoMTuesday 21:50: 2025 FOMC voter, St. Louis Fed President Bullard speaksWednesday 3:20: FOMC permanent voter, New York Fed President Williams speaks at Bloomberg Investment ForumWednesday 21:15: U.S. February ADP Employment ChangeWednesday 22:45: U.S. February S&P Global Services PMI finalThursday 1:00: Federal Reserve releases Beige BookThursday 20:30: U.S. February Challenger Job CutsThursday 21:30: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending March 1Friday 21:30: U.S. February Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, Average Hourly Earnings YoY and MoMFriday 23:45: FOMC permanent voter, New York Fed President Williams and Fed Governor Bowman participate in a panel discussion at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business organized U.S. Monetary Policy ForumU.S. February nonfarm payroll data will be released on Friday, which could be a key indicator affecting the direction of U.S. interest rates. Economists estimate that the U.S. economy added 133,000 jobs in February, down from 143,000 in January; the unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4%, while average hourly earnings are expected to increase by 0.3% month-over-month, down from 0.5% in January. The January PCE report is the last inflation data that Federal Reserve officials will receive before their next policy meeting on March 18-19. After cutting rates by 100 basis points in three consecutive meetings at the end of 2024, the Federal Reserve is almost certain to keep rates steady in this year's second consecutive meeting.

ChainCatcher news, QCP Capital stated on its official channel that the CPI increase exceeded expectations, and the core CPI also rose, leading to market expectations that the Federal Reserve's first rate cut will be delayed until December, triggering a sell-off. Bitcoin dropped from $96,500 to $94,000, with $163 million in long positions being liquidated, but then rebounded to $98,000, a gain of 4.4%.In the options market, recently expiring call options are actively traded, especially those with strike prices between $97,000 and $100,000. The market is paying attention to Trump's reaction to the CPI and its impact on Federal Reserve policy. Powell is expected to remain cautious and adhere to data-driven rate cut decisions. Overall, the buy-the-dip strategy has performed well amid market volatility, and investors need to closely monitor the Federal Reserve's policy direction and changes in market sentiment.

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that we do not want to hinder banks from providing services to legitimate customers using cryptocurrency. It is appropriate to ensure that we understand the associated risks when banks engage in cryptocurrency activities on their own. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that many cryptocurrency-related activities can be conducted entirely within banks. (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that he would not resign even if President Trump requests it.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that there will be appropriate and cautious adjustments to the Federal Reserve's framework. When asked whether the Federal Reserve would allow the government efficiency department DOGE to access Federal Reserve data, he stated that there has been no contact with them and there is no news to report at this time.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the dollar is trading steadily as investors focus on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's speech and look forward to the U.S. inflation data to be released tonight. Powell stated during his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday that the Federal Reserve is not in a hurry to cut interest rates.He will speak to the House Financial Services Committee tonight at 11 PM. Credit Suisse analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya said in a report that lower-than-expected inflation data would alleviate concerns about price pressures and weaken the dollar.Conversely, stronger-than-expected inflation data could support further increases in U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar, while dampening risk appetite.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated on February 11 during a Senate Banking Committee meeting that "there is no need to rush to adjust" interest rates, but the cryptocurrency market has shown strong resilience.Cryptocurrency analyst Matthew Hyland noted that although this is "the worst news for the crypto market in 2025," the market reacted calmly, with some tokens even experiencing gains, which may indicate that the market has already priced in the expectation of the Federal Reserve maintaining high interest rates.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that liquidity remains ample, the balance sheet is still being reduced, and attention will be paid to the conditions in the repo market. When market conditions slightly exceed 'ample', an attempt will be made to halt the reduction of the balance sheet, but no exact number can be provided, and there is still a long way to go. Quantitative easing will only be used when interest rates are at zero.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated support for establishing a regulatory framework around stablecoins.

ChainCatcher message, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that it is necessary to re-examine the issue of de-banking and will be committed to ending matters related to "de-banking."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, an institution's Federal Reserve sentiment model rates Powell's remarks as slightly hawkish, but within a neutral range.Analysts Jersey and Hoffman stated that the recent attitude of Federal Reserve spokespeople indicates that the Fed will maintain a "wait-and-see" policy stance in the upcoming meetings, and Powell is unlikely to change this position.They said, "We are unlikely to gain any new information or insights regarding the Fed's response function from today's congressional testimony, as the Fed is likely to remain on hold at least until the next meeting, and the questions from the banking committee are more inclined towards political statements rather than monetary policy issues."

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell conveyed a simple message to Congress on Tuesday as he began a two-day hearing: due to strong economic performance, the Fed can take its time deciding when and whether to cut interest rates.Powell will tell lawmakers at the Senate Banking Committee: "Given that our current policy stance is not as restrictive as it once was, and the economy remains strong, we do not need to rush to adjust our policy stance." Powell also defended last year's rate cuts, stating that they were a necessary adjustment to his policy stance in response to improving inflation and a cooling labor market.He indicated that if inflation does not continue to decline to target levels and the economy remains stable, the Fed may keep interest rates unchanged for a longer period. If the labor market unexpectedly weakens, or if inflation falls faster than expected to the 2% target, the Fed may cut rates.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will attend the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing today at 23:00 Beijing time to deliver his semiannual monetary policy testimony. Trump's proposals on trade, taxes, immigration, and regulation have increased uncertainty in the U.S. economy, complicating the Fed's efforts to reduce inflation and maintain a healthy labor market.Federal Reserve Vice Chairman for Supervision Quarles announced his resignation last month, providing an opportunity for Trump to appoint new regulators. Since 2021, the Fed has failed to achieve its 2% inflation target, making inflation a key issue in the 2024 presidential election.Sarah Binder of the Brookings Institution in Washington stated that the hearing will be very tense. Although the Fed usually avoids partisan disputes, it must gain public support. Trump criticized the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged but later stated that he does not intend to intervene.