Fed’s Hawkish Tone Stirs Placid Market - WSJ
1. The Fed held rates steady, but Powell’s tone weakened investor confidence. 2. Stablecoin legislation passed, boosting crypto-linked stocks like COIN by 16%. 3. Inflation concerns exist, with Fed forecasts predicting above 3% soon. 4. Geopolitical tensions remain high, impacting oil prices but crypto is surging. 5. Market reaction mixed, with Nasdaq up slightly despite Fed's cautious stance.