Published on: 2025-10-29
The Fed's Oct meeting
29/10/2025 (Wed)
Previous: 4.25% Forecast: 4%
The Fed is generally expected to cut rates, leaving traders' attention fixed instead on whether the central bank opts to bring to an end its three-year quantitative tightening programme.
The Fed's next move comes amid increasing fears of weakness in the labour market. However, inflation remains above the Fed's target level, and rate cuts could mean upward pressure on prices.
The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the release of key economic data. Trump began his whirlwind weeklong Asia trip on Sunday with a flurry of trade deals before meeting Xi.
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