This week decides everything: Fed, Trump, and Xi Jinping

28/10/2025 | 09:00

Lately, there’s a slight shift in the air…

That moment when the market starts to feel a bit more optimistic again.

We’re heading into one of the most important weeks for global markets — and, of course, for crypto. Here’s what we’re watching closely:

Macro

The U.S. government remains in shutdown mode, which limits the flow of macro news.
But the events we do have are among the most crucial:

✅ Fed Interest Rate Decision – Wednesday
Will we see a rate cut — and by how much? Last week, market expectations for three cuts in 2025 dropped to two, meaning Wednesday’s decision could be the final one for the year.

✅ Jerome Powell’s Press Conference – Wednesday
When Powell speaks, markets react. Even a few sentences can trigger sharp movements.

✅ Trump – Xi Jinping Meeting – Thursday
A new trade deal or rising tensions? This is an event that can shake not only the U.S. but global risk appetite altogether.

Takeaway: A week with potential for both strong upside momentum and sudden volatility.

Earnings (and big ones!) 💰

Around 20% of the S&P 500 will report earnings this week. Key names include:

Coinbase
Stripe
Meta
PayPal
Apple
Amazon
Microsoft
Alphabet (Google)

For the crypto market, the most important reports are from Coinbase and the major tech giants — they provide a clear signal of broader risk appetite.

Uptober? 📈

After the weekend rebound, Bitcoin is back in the green for the month: +1.24% since the start of October.

The question now isn’t where we are — but whether we can hold this momentum. Historically, October has often been a strong month, but the mix of macro events and earnings can shift sentiment quickly.