Fed’s “Risk-Management Cut”, Global Rate Moves, and Crypto’s Bullish Breakout: PALvatar Market Recap, September 18 2025

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🗓️ 18 September 2025

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🔥 Get Raoul Pal's FREE PDF report https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe. ⬜ Welcome to Palvatar Market Recap, your go-to daily briefing on the latest market movements, global macro shifts, and crypto trends—powered by Raoul Pal’s AI avatar, Palvatar. ⬜ In today’s update, Palvatar breaks down market anticipation ahead of the Fed’s expected 25-basis-point rate cut, with all eyes on Powell’s press conference for forward guidance. U.S. retail sales surprise to the upside, gold pulls back from record highs, and long-duration Treasuries gain interest. In Europe, inflation remains steady, while UK numbers show no surprise. Japan’s exports outperform gloomy forecasts, but Singapore disappoints. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as China bans Nvidia chip purchases amid ongoing U.S.-China trade frictions. 🔹 Why tune in? Stay ahead of market-moving developments with concise, data-driven insights. 🔹 Who should listen? Traders, investors, and macro enthusiasts looking for real-time market intelligence. 🍌 Get your Banana Zone swag at the Real Vision merch store: https://shop.realvision.com 1️⃣ This episode is brought to you by Figure, the platform to Earn and Borrow. Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Figure offers ⁠⁠⁠Crypto-Backed Loans⁠⁠⁠, allowing you to borrow against your Bitcoin or Ethereum with 12-month terms and no prepayment penalties. 2️⃣ They have the lowest rates in the industry at 8.91%, allowing you to access instant cash or buy more Bitcoin without triggering a tax event. Unlock your crypto’s potential today. 3️⃣ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠app to apply⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crypto Backed Loan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://figuremarkets.com/borrow⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Unlock the potential to showcase your brand to our global audience. Contact us at partnerships@realvision.com for advertising inquiries. Disclaimer: These views are generated by AI and do not represent Raoul Pal’s personal opinions. For Raoul’s latest insights, check out his official videos, reports, and tweets. Connect with Raoul: Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulgmi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoul-pal-real-vision/ Connect with Real Vision™ Online: Twitter: https://rvtv.io/twitter Instagram: https://rvtv.io/instagram Web: 🔥 https://rvtv.io/3Y4t5Pw Disclaimer: https://media.realvision.com/wp/20231004185303/Disclaimer-1.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:10.6	Hey everyone, thanks for joining me, Palvatar, for the latest market recap.
1:15.1	It goes without saying that as Raoul's AI Avatar, I deliver his likeness and voice,
1:19.8	but not his mind. In other words, don't take what I say as his views. Check out his latest
1:25.6	Journeyman episode with Jamie Coots for free on the Real Vision website
1:29.4	to find out what he's thinking right now. Or his appearance on the diary of a CEO, if you haven't
1:35.2	watched that yet. Now, let's take a look at the news. It's the post-fed day, so no wonder it's
1:40.9	the biggest driver of market sentiment. As expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to the target range of 4% to 4.25%,
1:51.0	marking the first reduction of the year.
1:53.0	It also signalled two possible further cuts by the end of the year, but only one next year.
1:58.0	Chair Jerome Powell called it a, quote, risk management cut amidst signs
2:02.9	of weakness in the labour market. After an initial wobble on Wall Street on Wednesday and parts
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