November 1, 2025 – Fed rate cut pause just froze $2 trillion in gains. Powell’s 4 words: “We are pausing cuts.” VIX +18% in 12 minutes. Your 48-hour survival checklist inside.
1. The 4-Word Fed Rate Cut Pause That Crashed Futures
Fed rate cut pause announced → S&P futures -1.3% instantly. Nasdaq -2.1%. Bitcoin -4.7%.
2. Why the Fed Rate Cut Pause Hurts Tech More
- Growth stocks need cheap money → -2.1%
- Banks love high rates → +0.8%
3. Your 48-Hour Survival Checklist
- Cut leverage 50%
- Hedge with SPX 0DTE puts
- Rotate 20% into XLF
Full FOMC statement → federalreserve.gov
