Been through enough market cycles to know that pre-FOMC jitters are usually more about narrative than actual liquidity shifts. Tomorrow at 6:00 PM UTC, all eyes are on the Fed again.

With August CPI printing at 3.4% YoY, markets are already pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a 25 bps hike. Honestly, the headline rate matters less right now. What I’m watching closest is the dot plot and whatever Powell drops during the press conference at 6:30. Are they signaling a pause, or are we looking at more tightening down the road?

Every time a macro event like this hits, the initial wick is usually a trap. BTC, gold, and equities always do a little dance before the market figures out where the real money is flowing.
Curious how everyone’s playing this one. Are you sitting tight in stables, or looking to trade the post-announcement volatility?

Dropping my thoughts for this week's #ShareWeekly discussion. Share your #FOMCMeetingAnalysis below—let's hear how you're positioned.