Is Donald Trump Not Happy With the Fed's Rate Hikes?
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in 2018, leading to U.S. President Donald Trump commenting he’s “not happy about that”.
The central bank increases its policy rate in an attempt to prevent the economy from getting too hot or inflation spiraling off target levels. After Wednesday’s rate hike, Trump said at a press conference in New York, "I'd rather pay down debt or do other things, create more jobs, so I'm worried about the fact that they seem to like raising interest rates. We can do other things with the money." However, he added, "But they raised them, and they're raising them because we're doing so well." Trump also expressed that he’s happy for savers since they are likely to earn higher interest rates.
Trump’s comments seem to be a departure from tradition. Since the Fed is regarded as independent of political interference, presidents usually avoid commenting on its monetary policy decisions.
SPY in downward trend: price dove below 50-day moving average on July 23, 2026
SPY moved below its 50-day moving average on July 23, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 37 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 23, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SPY as a result. In of 73 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SPY turned negative on July 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 51 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SPY declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for SPY entered a downward trend on July 08, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SPY advanced for three days, in of 367 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
SPY may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
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