Fed’s September Rate Cut Next? FOMC Minutes and Powell Speech This Week to Decide

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The crypto market is taking a toll today ahead of the FOMC Minutes and the Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole. Following the July Fed meeting, investors globally have been eyeing this week’s events, influencing significant volatility, especially as the September rate cuts are in the picture. Here’s what to expect. July FOMC Meeting Minutes to be Released Tomorrow The third week of August began with a slightly bearish tone for the digital assets, as the crypto market tumbled, ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting minutes. As the July FOMC meeting kept the interest rates unchanged and Fed Chair Jerome Powell failed to hint at the upcoming interest rate decisions, all eyes are now on this event. The Fed’s minutes will be released tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20, and a Powell Speech at Jackson Hole will take place on Friday, August 22, per the Fed Calendar. Experts note high volatility ahead as the highlight of these events could make or break the crypto market. REMINDER: 🇺🇸 FOMC Minutes drop tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. ET. EXPECT VOLATILITY! pic.twitter.com/5r0chCTKBm — Crypto Rover (@rovercrc) August 19, 2025 The huge focus is on the minutes, since Jackson Hole’s theme is jobs. The officials will likely focus on the employment data and how it could affect their decision on the interest rate. What to Expect With  FOMC Minutes and Powell Speech; September Rate Cuts? Aside from the Fed keeping the interest rate steady in the previous month, a unique split among the members was noticed this time. Notably, for the first time since 1993 (beginning of these meetings), there were dissenting votes, as Michelle Bowman & Christopher Waller voted for a 0.25% rate cut. This aligns with Donald Trump’s views, as he has been continuously demanding that the Fed cut interest rates multiple times…