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The Federal Reserve announces its rate decision at 2 PM Eastern Time. Markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady, with a probability above 90 percent. However, the real signal for you is not the decision itself, but the guidance for December.

This matters because interest rates set the cost of borrowing money across the economy. When rates stay high, borrowing costs stay elevated for mortgages, business loans, and credit cards. Higher rates also make safer assets like Treasury bonds more attractive. This can pull money away from riskier assets like Bitcoin and technology stocks.

For Bitcoin, the current price is testing a key psychological level near 80,000 dollars. Short term trading activity is concentrated between 79,300 dollars and 81,000 dollars. If the Fed sounds firm about future rate increases, Bitcoin may continue to trade in this range. If the language suggests a pause, risk appetite may improve.

For stocks, the technology heavy Nasdaq has been sensitive to rate expectations. Recent inflation data showed prices rising 3.7 percent year over year, which lifted expectations for future rate increases. This weighed on technology shares. If the Fed signals a slower path, growth stocks may find support. If officials keep a future increase on the table, pressure may continue.

Markets are watching the Fed statement and the press conference for clues. Analysts note that the focus is on whether the Fed keeps December options open. Both directions remain possible. The key signals are the wording on inflation and the balance of risks.

How are you preparing for today's Fed decision. This is not financial advice. #FedDecision

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