In an unprecedented display of monetary theatrics, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has taken to choreographing an elaborate dance routine to the tunes of President Trump’s tweets. Dressed in a tailored suit more suited for a Broadway premiere than a central bank meeting, Powell is poised to take the stage at the highly anticipated press conference, where speculation about interest rates is rivaled only by the excitement of a mid-season reality TV finale. Sources close to the Fed have leaked that Powell has been practicing his “Interest Rate Shuffle,” a dance that symbolizes the central bank's delicate balancing act between economic stability and pleasing the whims of the Twitter-in-Chief. “It's all about finding the right rhythm,” said an unnamed Fed insider. “Powell’s latex shoes are equipped with shock absorbers to prevent any missteps after Trump’s barbed critiques.” As the Fed prepares to maintain the current interest rate, Trump has been rallying his supporters—both online and in person—to demand lower rates, arguing that monetary policy should align with his vision for the economy. In return, he’s also been peppering social media with a series of thinly veiled insults aimed at Powell, who has somehow managed to maintain his composure. “If I had a nickel for every time I was called ‘the worst’ by Trump, I wouldn’t need to worry about interest rates at all,” Powell quipped in a rare moment of humor last week. Some investors have become increasingly anxious about Powell’s willingness to toe the line. “It’s like watching the Fed play ‘Dancing with the Stars’ but no one knows if Powell is dancing for ratings or for the future of the economy,” said an economist. Trump supporters, meanwhile, have taken to social media to suggest that Powell’s next dance move should involve a “fiscal moonwalk” to effectively reverse recent rate hikes. Not to be left in the shadows, Powell's supporters argue that he should remain steadfast and keep the central bank’s movements in line with sound economic principles. “We believe he can do the tango, but only if he sticks to the fundamentals,” one Fed advocate said. “A good dance is all about following the music, not just the lyrics.” As the clock ticks down to the meeting, speculation grows. Will Powell give in to Trump’s rhythm and execute a surprise rate cut with a flourish, or will he stay true to the disciplined choreography of monetary policy? Either way, one thing is for certain: the press conference is sure to be more entertaining than a reality show reunion special, and investors are bracing themselves for the performance of a lifetime. As the curtain rises, it remains to be seen if Powell will take the lead or remain a reluctant dancer in the extravagant waltz of American economic policy. Tune in at 2:30 p.m. ET for a spectacle that could make or break fortunes, all while providing the nation with a front-row seat to the most extraordinary monetary ballet in history.