FOMC Meeting Today: Fed To Cut Rates 👀

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to approve another 25 basis point rate cut this week — bringing the benchmark federal funds rate down to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%. Markets are assigning nearly a 100% probability of the move, according to the CME FedWatch tool. But while the decision itself may be expected, the real challenge lies in what comes next. Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces growing disagreement within the FOMC. Some members, like Stephen Miran, are pushing for faster cuts, while others — including Beth Hammack and Lorie Logan — prefer to pause and assess more data. With inflation holding steady at 3% and concerns mounting over a cooling labor market, economists expect the Fed could continue cutting through early 2026, potentially reaching a “neutral” rate near 3%. Another key topic is quantitative tightening (QT) — the Fed’s effort to reduce its $6.6 trillion balance sheet. Powell may hint that QT is nearing its end as liquidity tightens in short-term funding markets. Investors are watching closely for clues about whether another rate cut is likely in December, as the central bank tries to navigate slowing inflation, a weakening labor market, and political pressure heading into 2026. #FOMC #Meeting #RateCut #Fed 🖥️ Try Benzinga Pro FREE with a 14 day trial: https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register 📈 Take your trading to the next level with our suite of premium research services and tools: https://www.benzinga.com/services 🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets. 📲 Follow us on socials @benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔹Free Benzinga Webinars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2jOJNkDfI&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3YTdqniRmxrvz97w3IQ61rD 🔹Benzinga Pro Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2FaHhLIrks&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3YMwoBMFXGvVMkgixFymmei&pp=gAQB 🔹Earnings Calls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2-AoCw64Ok&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3buZI5529R53wJUNd9NS4_s 🔹Premarket Playbook: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k0fH8EgI3ZVRPM7INpG--GvohnBVTnT 🔹Benzinga's All Access: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k0fH8EgI3bQSn91atO-3lPT4V6Nwsmh 🔹Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⚠️ Disclaimer: Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.