The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate in the current range of 3.50% to 3.75%, marking the fifth consecutive meeting without movement since December 2025. This decision, expected by 64% of market participants according to CME data, contradicted Citadel Securities’ prediction of a surprise rate hike. Bitcoin showed no significant movement, trading around 64,000 dollars, well below the nearly 67,000 dollars peak reached the previous week. The Fear & Greed index remains at 35, indicating fear in the market and persistent investor caution. The 20h30 press conference could still shift expectations regarding monetary tightening in the coming months.
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