Summary
The Federal Reserve (FOMC) maintained its policy interest rate at 3.50%–3.75%, with one member voting in favor of a rate cut, signaling early internal divisions. Jerome Powell emphasized high geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and stated that the Federal Reserve will continue to rely on data and remain open to policy adjustments.
Industrial production growth slowed to 0.2%, indicating weakening economic momentum, while the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing index rose to a six-month high, showing localized resilience. However, rising energy costs may compress profit margins and prompt the market to reassess economic prospects.
The crypto market continued to weaken last week, with BTC down 6.8%, ETH down 5.8%, and the Fear & Greed Index falling to 8, entering an extremely panic zone, typically associated with late-stage declines or potential capitulation phases.
Resolv Labs' infrastructure suffered an attack, with attackers exploiting leaked private