RATE CUT 2.0: Fed policymakers voted to lower the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a new range of 3.75% to 4%.

 



The Federal Reserve's 10-2 vote to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% on October 29, 2025, targets a weakening labor market, with August data showing only 142,000 jobs added versus expectations of 160,000.

This second cut of the year, lowering rates to their lowest in three years, signals a policy pivot from inflation control—now near the 2% target—to maximum employment, amid economic uncertainty from fiscal debates and global trade tensions.

Initial market response saw the Dow drop 300 points post-announcement, highlighting investor concerns over sustained growth, though lower rates could reduce mortgage and auto loan costs by 0.25% for consumers.

 

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