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The Fed's September meeting minutes suggest uncertainty around another 50 bps rate cut, impacting the Bitcoin price. This uncertainty, combined with the upcoming US presidential elections, creates market volatility. The potential outcome of the elections and the Fed's stance contribute to apprehensi...
What Does The Fed Minutes Mean For The Bitcoin Price?
The Fed's September meeting minutes suggest uncertainty around another 50 bps rate cut, impacting the Bitcoin price. This uncertainty, combined with the upcoming US presidential elections, creates market volatility. The potential outcome of the elections and the Fed's stance contribute to apprehension among investors. Despite conflicting predictions, historical trends indicate a potential BTC price surge post-election. The November FOMC meeting's proximity to the elections adds to the market's unpredictability.
The Fed minutes for its September meeting have further dampened hopes for a 50 basis points (bps) rate cut in November. This provides a bearish outlook for the Bitcoin price, considering the market was already pricing into a 50 bps rate cut following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish speech following the September FOMC meeting. Market participants can’t be too confident about a rate cut, much less a 50 bps rate in November. The Fed officials stated at the FOMC meeting that they would continue to monitor the “implications of incoming information for the economic outlook” in assessing the appropriate stance of monetary policy.
The fast-approaching US presidential elections is also contributing to the current uncertainty in the market. Besides the Fed minutes and whether or not there will be rate cuts in November, investors are also wary about the potential outcome of the elections. The market typically witnesses a lot of volatility during this period, which explains why many investors may opt for capital preservation.
Interestingly, Bernstein analysts predict the Bitcoin price could enjoy an upward trend ahead of the elections if Donald Trump’s chances at the polls increase. History suggests that BTC will reach a new all-time high (ATH) after the elections, regardless of who wins the elections. The November FOMC meeting will start on the 6th, just a day after the US elections.
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General Dynamics Corporation Summary
General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is an American aerospace and defense corporation. It is headquartered in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia.
Sector: Manufacturing
Subsector: Ship & Boat Building & Repairing
Market Cap: $82.07 billion
P/E Ratio: 23.28
EPS: 5.48
Dividend (Yield): 12.83 (1.64%)
52-Week High: $164.48
52-Week Low: $78.90
Revenue: $44.95 billion
Operating Margin: 324.11
Profit Margin: 20.7%
Return on Equity: 18%