An analyst says the market now treats Williams and Jefferson as the main signals on Fed direction, replacing formal forward guidance. The steeper yield curve and weaker dollar suggest to the analyst that the market sees the Fed put as back, though its strike may be lower than before. If a Q4 2018-style scenario unfolds, the 'Fed Treasury 2.0' view could be pulled forward. The analyst believes a policy that would give Scott Besett more firepower against bond vigilantes may be in preparation, such as a bond buyback program funded by the TGA, which could arrive by Q1 based on Kevin Warsh's comments that balance sheet commentary would begin in November. Despite monetary policy, liquidity and inflation headwinds, the market keeps rotating rather than falling, and may be looking toward a liquidity rescue in 2027.
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DXY
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: low
| Market | Currencies |
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| Close on 10/29/2026 | 101.88 |
| Change that session | -0.26% |
XAU/USD
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| Market | Gold |
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| Close on 10/29/2026 | 4,021.63 |
| Change that session | -1.13% |
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| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Layer 1 |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 10/29/2026 | 77,991.89 |
| Change that session | -4.12% |
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