Real Vision: Finance & Investing Fed’s Dovish Turn, IMF Growth Upgrade, and France’s Pension Pause: PALvatar Market Recap, October 15 2025
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Oct 15, 2025 Dovish signals from Fed Chair Powell have sparked expectations for rate cuts, leading to a surge in global stocks. Gold hit a remarkable $4,200, while crypto made a comeback after major sell-offs. Despite Trump's trade warnings, the IMF upgraded global growth forecasts to 3.2%. In France, pension reforms were suspended, boosting both bonds and the euro. Additionally, the U.S. seized $14 billion in Bitcoin tied to fraud, and NYC announced the launch of a new crypto office to encourage innovation.
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Figure Markets Product Highlights
- Figure Markets lowered rates on Bitcoin and ETH-backed loans and launched decentralized MPC custody.
- The sponsorship details explain product features like 50% LTV loans and visible on-chain collateral.
Fed Focused On Labour And Liquidity
- Jerome Powell emphasised labour market deterioration and tightening liquidity over inflation in his remarks.
- Markets read that as dovish and priced in steep odds of imminent rate cuts.
Markets Price In Imminent Fed Cuts
- Traders now price a 95% probability of a rate reduction at the next Fed meeting.
- That shift lifted global stocks, weakened the dollar, and pushed gold above $4,200.