Wall Street hates the Fed’s rate cut for crypto: ‘Short-lived..'

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Sept. 17, lowering the federal funds rate to a new range of 4.00% to 4.25% — its first reduction in nine months. The move, backed by 11 of 12 voting members, came amid weaker labor market data, slower consumer spending, and an uptick in unemployment. Markets had fully priced in the cut. Prediction markets on Polymarket showed a 93% probability ahead of the decision, leaving little surprise for traders. Related: What are yield ...