It all started in 2018... ? ??? March 21, 2018: Jerome Powell steps in as the new Fed Chair. Almost immediately, the Fed hikes rates from 1.50% to 1.75%, citing a strong U.S. economy. ???? June 13, 2018: Another hike to 2.00%. Powell says the U.S. economy is “in great shape.” But markets? Not so thrilled. ?️??? July 19, 2018: Enter The Orangeman—President Trump publicly attacks the Fed's policy, breaking tradition. He’s “not thrilled” with the hikes. ?? September 26, 2018: Yet another hike to 2.25%. The Fed stays firm. Trump? Getting louder. ❗?? "I'm not happy with the Fed." – Trump ⚠️?? December 19, 2018: Fourth hike of the year to 2.50%. Markets tank. Rumors swirl: Trump wants Powell gone. ??? Behind the scenes: Trump reportedly explores ways to dismiss Powell. The pressure is on. ???? June 10, 2019: The battle heats up. Trump calls the hikes a “big mistake” and demands rate cuts. ✂️?? July 31, 2019: Powell blinks. The Fed cuts rates by 0.25%—first cut since 2008. Trump tweets: ??? “Powell let us down.” ⬇️?? September 18, 2019: Second cut. ⚖️?? October 30, 2019: Third consecutive cut. The Fed pivots completely. The Orangeman’s influence is undeniable. ??? March 2020: COVID strikes. The Fed responds with emergency rate cuts. ??? March 15 & 23, 2020: Rates slashed to near zero. QE infinity unleashed. Powell goes full printer mode. Bitcoin begins to stir... Season 1 closes with markets melting down, a pandemic, and the Fed surrendering to zero rates. But The Orangeman isn’t done... And The Federal Reverse still lurks in the shadows. Next up: tariffs, China, currency wars, and another campaign trail. ??⚔️ Season 2 is coming. Stay tuned... One tweets. The other tightens. Who controls our future? One Love, The FXPROFESSOR ?
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