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Fed's Warsh Stays Dovish — Dollar Weakens

Fed Governor Warsh declined to hint at an October rate rise, weakening the dollar and reinforcing market expectations of a pause — while the SPY model used by one trader is flashing a potential Sell Signal.

What we know

@FT reported the dollar weakening after Fed's Warsh gave no hint of an October hike. Separately, an account on X warned his long-term SPY model — which went on a buy signal in May 2025 — is now seeing underlying components shift toward a potential Sell Signal, urging followers not to be caught on the wrong side of a bear market.

How the story developed

16 Oct · 06:32 UTC

Fed Governor Warsh declined to hint at an October rate rise, weakening the dollar and reinforcing market expectations of a pause — while the SPY model used by one trader is flashing a potential Sell Signal.

14 Oct · 10:32 UTC

Fed Governor Bowman says there is no urgency for further rate action and announced plans for a complete organizational restructuring of the Fed to address the risk-aversion culture exposed by the SVB collapse.

13 Oct · 11:33 UTC

Fed's Goolsbee warns AI-driven price pressures are spreading economy-wide and flags stagflation risk from tariffs; Waller says rising yields reflect strong growth, not inflation.

13 Oct · 08:32 UTC

Fed Governor Waller made multiple hawkish remarks, declaring the US government bond safety premium has disappeared and that higher yields are 'doing some of our work' — a significant structural signal for markets.

Sources

@FT

“Dollar weakens as Fed's Warsh declines to hint at October rate rise.”

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By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.