[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  ScalpingX [@ScalpingX](/creator/twitter/ScalpingX) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-25 13:18:23 UTC 🇺🇸 FED UNDER POLITICAL PRESSURE – NO RATE CUT IN JULY 📊 A recent Reuters survey of XXX economists reveals that XX% are concerned about the Federal Reserve’s independence amid growing political pressure from President Trump. He has repeatedly called for aggressive rate cuts down to 1%, even sending Fed Chair Jerome Powell a handwritten note listing global central bank rates to suggest following suit. 🛑 Despite this, the Fed remains firm. All XXX experts agree that the Fed will hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% at the July 29-30, 2025 meeting. CME’s FedWatch tool prices in a XXXX% chance of no rate cut. 🔥 The main reasons: June CPI inflation remains elevated (2.5%-2.7%), retaliatory tariffs implemented by Trump since April are pushing up consumer prices, and the U.S. economy is still showing stable growth (2% GDP expected in 2025). However, risks of stagflation are emerging, as firms expect higher prices but lower revenues. ⚖️ There are signs of division within the FOMC. Trump appointees like Michelle Bowman and Chris Waller are calling for early cuts, but Powell and the majority maintain a data-dependent approach, waiting for clearer evidence of economic impact from trade policy. 📉 Long-term forecasts suggest rates could fall to 3.75%-4.00% by year-end if inflation eases. Still, nearly X in X economists predict no cuts at all in 2025 if tariffs persist. U.S. GDP is projected to slow to XXX% this year, with core PCE inflation at 3.1%. 🗣️ On X (formerly Twitter), finance commentators emphasize the Fed’s resistance to political interference, noting the XXXX% probability of no cut in July. Some accounts like @PiQSuite and @Flippix_sol stress the importance of preserving Fed credibility amid Trump’s pressure campaign. 📌 Summary: – Holding rates steady in July is a prudent move to combat inflation. – The Fed’s independence is under serious strain, yet still intact. – Tariffs pose dual threats: rising inflation and slowing growth. – First rate cut may come in September if inflation stabilizes. 📈 Markets may stay stable in the near term, but crypto and other risk assets could remain under pressure from extended high interest rates. #FederalReserve #InterestRates #InflationRisk  XX engagements  **Related Topics** [rates](/topic/rates) [listing](/topic/listing) [powell](/topic/powell) [jerome powell](/topic/jerome-powell) [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) [fed rate](/topic/fed-rate) [Post Link](https://x.com/ScalpingX/status/1948734575573959154)
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Created: 2025-07-25 13:18:23 UTC
🇺🇸 FED UNDER POLITICAL PRESSURE – NO RATE CUT IN JULY
📊 A recent Reuters survey of XXX economists reveals that XX% are concerned about the Federal Reserve’s independence amid growing political pressure from President Trump. He has repeatedly called for aggressive rate cuts down to 1%, even sending Fed Chair Jerome Powell a handwritten note listing global central bank rates to suggest following suit.
🛑 Despite this, the Fed remains firm. All XXX experts agree that the Fed will hold interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% at the July 29-30, 2025 meeting. CME’s FedWatch tool prices in a XXXX% chance of no rate cut.
🔥 The main reasons: June CPI inflation remains elevated (2.5%-2.7%), retaliatory tariffs implemented by Trump since April are pushing up consumer prices, and the U.S. economy is still showing stable growth (2% GDP expected in 2025). However, risks of stagflation are emerging, as firms expect higher prices but lower revenues.
⚖️ There are signs of division within the FOMC. Trump appointees like Michelle Bowman and Chris Waller are calling for early cuts, but Powell and the majority maintain a data-dependent approach, waiting for clearer evidence of economic impact from trade policy.
📉 Long-term forecasts suggest rates could fall to 3.75%-4.00% by year-end if inflation eases. Still, nearly X in X economists predict no cuts at all in 2025 if tariffs persist. U.S. GDP is projected to slow to XXX% this year, with core PCE inflation at 3.1%.
🗣️ On X (formerly Twitter), finance commentators emphasize the Fed’s resistance to political interference, noting the XXXX% probability of no cut in July. Some accounts like @PiQSuite and @Flippix_sol stress the importance of preserving Fed credibility amid Trump’s pressure campaign.
📌 Summary: – Holding rates steady in July is a prudent move to combat inflation. – The Fed’s independence is under serious strain, yet still intact. – Tariffs pose dual threats: rising inflation and slowing growth. – First rate cut may come in September if inflation stabilizes. 📈 Markets may stay stable in the near term, but crypto and other risk assets could remain under pressure from extended high interest rates. #FederalReserve #InterestRates #InflationRisk
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