#FedHikesBackOnTheTable Last night, markets quietly entered a very different era. Kevin Warsh officially became the new Chair of the Federal Reserve, and the message the market received was immediate: The era of easy money may not be coming back anytime soon. Interest rates remain at 3.50%–3.75%, but what truly shook investors was the latest FOMC tone: more Fed officials are now open to another rate hike if inflation stays above target. And inflation is becoming difficult to ignore again. Oil prices are rising amid Middle East tensions Energy and commodity costs remain elevated The U.S. dollar continues strengthening Just months ago, markets were expecting aggressive Fed cuts throughout 2026. Now, that narrative is starting to collapse. Because Kevin Warsh is known as a true inflation hawk - someone who prioritizes controlling prices over protecting markets with cheap liquidity. That changes everything. Stocks become more sensitive to CPI data Gold reacts violently to inflation expectations Crypto and risk assets face growing pressure as liquidity tightens The market no longer feels like it is waiting for rescue. It feels like the world is entering a new phase: - higher rates - tighter liquidity - and expensive capital becoming the new reality again. $BTC $ETH