The Federal Reserve is holding its benchmark interest rate steady, a move led by Chair Jerome Powell that directly challenges pressure from President Trump to implement cuts. This decision, announced at the FOMC meeting in Washington on January 28, prioritizes economic stability and has significant implications for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). In a clear assertion of its independence, the Federal Reserve has opted to maintain current interest rates despite calls from the White House for monetary easing. The decision underscores the central bank's focus on managing ... (full story)