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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hint at a potential delay in lowering borrowing costs has caused uncertainty in the markets. In response to inflation readings, Powell suggested that US central bankers might postpone rate cuts.&nbsp; 
International monetary and finance leaders assembling at Washington for International Monetary Fund- World Bank meetings give a cautionary address on the consequences of the delay. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-20/world-economy-latest-fed-s-delay-to-cut-recalibrates-all-interest-rates?srnd=all" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpel-link="external">According </a>to Bloomsberg The economy of the US with high interest rates being added and a strong currency itself could restrict borrowing and the currency stabilization in turn. 
Investors traditionally weigh heavily on the Federal Reserve’s rate decisions when assessing assets. Lower interest rates typically devalue government securities, driving interest towards alternative assets like cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. However, the uncertainty surrounding the Fed’s rate cut decision has triggered market turbulence in the crypto sphere, potentially prompting investors to temporarily favor traditional assets. 
Despite the market turbulence, the robust US economy may sustain a high demand for investments, including risky ventures like cryptocurrencies. Consequently, it’s unlikely that the Fed’s decision will significantly impede the expansion of the cryptocurrency market in the current economic climate. 
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Fed Rate Uncertainty Shakes Crypto, Economy Resilient

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