FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | October 16, 2025
2025-10-16 04:22:33Milan of the Federal Reserve: Trade Tensions Amplify Economic Uncertainty, Making Interest Rate Cuts Crucial
Federal Reserve Governor Milan highlighted that the recent rise in trade tensions has significantly amplified economic uncertainty, stressing that timely interest rate cuts are now even more critical to mitigate the risks and support economic growth.
CME Predicts 97.3% Chance of Federal Reserve Reducing Rates by 25 Basis Points in October
The CME 'Fed Watch' tool indicates a 97.3% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in October, with only a 2.7% chance of rates staying the same. In December, the probability of no rate change is just 0.1%, while the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point cut is 5.7%, and the chance of a 50 basis point cut rises to 94.2%.
Spot Gold Breaks $4190 Per Ounce, Setting a New Record High
On October 15, spot gold reached a new historical high, breaking $4190 per ounce, with a 1.12% intraday gain.
Treasury Secretary Warns Government Shutdown Results in $15 Billion Daily Loss
On October 15, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent emphasized that the government shutdown is the sole factor negatively impacting the U.S. economy, with daily losses of $15 billion. He reassured that the investment boom is not only sustainable but still in its early stages, driven by pent-up demand. The U.S. economy is opening up to business, particularly in emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, which is poised for significant growth.
October 11 Black Swan Event Leads to 50%+ Losses for 20% of Investors, Survey Shows
Trader Eugene initiated a poll on his TG to assess investor losses from the October 11 black swan event. The results revealed that 20% of participants suffered losses exceeding 50%, nearly 40% lost more than 20%, while around 45% experienced losses under 10%.
BTC Futures Contract Traders Lower Order Size to $2,000
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju explained that BTC futures traders are predominantly retail investors at present, with the average order size falling significantly from $6,000 at the start of the year to $2,000.
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