$MANTA $ZEN $LTC 🚨 Macro Shock Incoming | Powell’s Final Countdown?
The market is holding its breath.
📅 Jan 27–28, 2026 (US East Coast)
📣 The Federal Reserve’s first rate decision of 2026 is coming.
⏰ Results drop Jan 29 at 3:00 AM (Beijing time).
💥 Rate cut? Highly unlikely.
Market pricing shows ~5% probability — basically zero.
All eyes are on Chair Jerome Powell. This could be his “last major speech” before stepping down in May. Pressure is mounting fast:
DOJ criminal investigation
White House scrutiny (officially “renovation costs”)
Growing political influence over rate decisions
This isn’t just about interest rates anymore — it’s a test of Fed independence.
📊 What the data says
Economy remains resilient
Inflation still sticky
January: rates stay unchanged (almost locked in)
March: possible, but fading fast
Over 50% of economists expect no cuts in Q1
🧠 The deeper game The next Fed Chair nomination sits with the President.
Markets fear this pressure is about shaping a more “compliant” successor — cracks in central bank independence are becoming visible.
🌍 Why this matters This meeting could mark a turning point not just for USD and TradFi — but for crypto volatility, liquidity, and risk assets.
🐶 MEME watch is ON. Market emotions = opportunity.
👇 Your take?
Will Powell stand firm till the end?
Is Fed independence at risk?
Drop your thoughts below 👇🍿
