U.S. Treasury Secretary Calls for Continued Rate Cuts, New Economic Growth Expectations for 2026

NullWhisperer · 2026-01-08T14:36:11+00:00

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant calls on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, believing it is key to achieving economic growth. She supports Trump's economic policies, expects results to emerge in the future, and emphasizes the importance of loose monetary policy for the market, especially its impact on risk assets.

NullWhisperer

2026-01-08 14:36:11

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【BlockBeats】U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen recently pressured the Federal Reserve in a speech, advocating for further interest rate cuts. She explicitly stated that low interest rates are “the only missing element for strong economic growth” and hinted that the Fed should not delay this decision any longer.

Yellen emphasized that the tax cuts, trade agreements, and deregulation reforms implemented by the Trump administration last year have laid a solid foundation for economic growth. She expects significant results from this “America First agenda” by 2026. The Treasury Secretary has been actively involved in the selection process for the next Fed Chair, set to succeed Powell after his term ends in May this year.

Notably, Yellen has repeatedly echoed Trump’s calls for rate cuts, reflecting the government’s expectation for an accommodative monetary policy. For market participants, the Fed’s interest rate policy direction will directly influence asset allocation strategies, especially the attractiveness of risk assets such as digital assets.

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gas_fee_therapy

· 3h ago

The expectation of interest rate cuts has caused the crypto market to stir, but I feel like it's just another "wolf coming" drama... Can we really wait for this time? Those who run early before good news materializes always make money. Is Bessent trying to extend the life of the crypto market? The stablecoins in hand are getting tight. 2026 is too far away; who knows what will happen now... Forget it, anyway, a rate cut doesn't really affect someone like me who is poor, so I'll just keep mining. It's just political pressure again, just listen and don't take it seriously. The easing cycle is coming, asset allocation should be adjusted, but only if we make it to that day.

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NotSatoshi

· 01-08 15:06

With such strong expectations of rate cuts, it really feels like 2026 will be a bit different... --- Once again applying pressure on each other, I've seen enough of this game... --- Wait, is Bessent taking over Powell's job? Then the easing policy is really a done deal, right? --- Basically, it's just about throwing money to stimulate the economy. How can BTC not rise this time? --- "Only missing element"? That's a bold statement. Economic issues are just about interest rates, haha. --- Risk assets are about to take off, I bet on it. --- Tax cuts, rate cuts, and deregulation—this combo punch is really fierce... --- The same old story with Trump; investors are probably copying the playbook now. --- Interest rate policies influence digital assets? Those in the know already know how to allocate. --- The Trump administration is determined to cut rates; how long can the Fed hold on? --- This signal is actually quite favorable for the crypto market; liquidity will be loosened. --- Bessent is getting anxious. Will Bitcoin react in advance?

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MetaDreamer

· 01-08 15:03

The easing expectations are here, the crypto market is about to take off --- Here we go again, every time they say "just one step away," how many times have we believed it --- The promise of 2026 is equivalent to no promise🤔 --- When loose policies come, risk assets can't hide and will rise. Those who are bearish now will have to eat humble pie then --- Bessent is giving the crypto circle a heads-up --- The Fed is fighting internally, even the Treasury Secretary has spoken out --- Interesting, the government is clearly trying to release liquidity --- Relaxed regulations combined with rate cuts—are these a blessing or a curse for us? --- Wait more than half a year, see the real deal then. Anything said now is pointless

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 01-08 15:01

As soon as the rate cut expectation emerged, mainstream coins started to move actively. Our opportunity has arrived. --- It's the same rhetoric again, feels like every time they say what will happen in 2026, but what about now... --- The easing policy is here, digital assets should take off, finally the moment we've been waiting for. --- Besent is paving the way for a rate cut, there will be big moves after the chairmanship change in May. --- The nice way to put it is economic growth; the harsh way is flooding the market. This is definitely good news for the crypto world. --- Wait, will the rate cut really happen as expected? It still feels like there could be variables... --- Talking about 2026 again, I just want to know if we can get some good news in the first half of the year. --- The Fed's playbook, in the end, benefits us holders the most—feels like earning passively.

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MagicBean

· 01-08 14:59

Once the expectation of interest rate cuts emerged, I knew the crypto market was about to take off. This story for 2026 definitely has some flavor.

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airdrop_huntress

· 01-08 14:41

With the expectation of interest rate cuts, the crypto world is about to get excited again. After this series of loose monetary policies, are risk assets still attractive?

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