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The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 25 bps, a move that was widely expected to be made amid sweeping changes in the US economy. The Fed previously left interest rates unchanged in July 2025, and this is the first reduction in rates since December 2024. Interest rates now sit at 4%-4.25%, the lowest since December 2022. BREAKING: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 25bps. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) September 17, 2025 First Interest Rate Cut Since December, A Needed Move? In a press release, the Fed acknowledged that economic growth in the first half of the year “moderated” and the job market has “slowed.” “Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remains low. Inflation has moved up and remains somewhat elevated,” the Fed said. “In considering additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the bala...

There is no denying the growing anti-US dollar sentiment globally. The de-dollarization movement has taken strong hold over the last decade. China, Russia, and Iran, among others, have spearheaded the move away from the greenback. Many believe moving away from the USD will reduce risks associated with the currency. However, this notion may not be aligned with the global economic state. Will Emerging Economies Suffer From De-Dollarization? Source: Watcher.Guru Moving away from the US dollar is another way of moving away from the United States. The world’s largest economy plays a vital role in global economics. American technology is a key component in not just the global balance, but also in people’s social lives. Most outlets, such as Google, YouTube, and Meta’s Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, are US-based companies. Replicating these platforms is no easy task. Most emerging nations are heavily dependent on the US dollar. The greenback is used for trading commoditie...

The JFK Files reveal his war on central banks, which mirrors today’s Bitcoin vs CBDCs battle. With Trump’s recent declassification of Kennedy assassination files, we can now see connections between monetary policy and power structures that have gained new relevance, especially with current crypto market volatility and also the rise of CBDCs as government-controlled alternatives to decentralized currencies like Bitcoin and others. Source: WhiteHouse.gov Also Read: How President Trump’s Executive Order Impacts Crypto Markets How JFK’s Legacy Shapes Bitcoin’s Challenge to Central Banks and the Rise of CBDCs Source: Reuters Kennedy’s Challenge to Central Banks Source: National Archives JFK’s Executive Order 11110 back in 1963 actually authorized Treasury-issued silver certificates, effectively bypassing Federal Reserve control – which was, at that time, a direct challenge to central banking authority. Right now, newly declassified JFK Files re...