What to expect from the last Fed meeting of 2025 — and what a rate cut could mean for your wallet

The Federal Reserve has one more decision in 2025 — and it will set the tone for where interest rates will go in the new year. On Wednesday, leaders at the central bank will decide whether to continue cutting rates or put a pause on loosening monetary policy. The call will have ripple effects across consumer prices, the job market, and Corporate America. CME FedWatch predicted the Fed had a roughly 90% chance of a quarter-point cut on Monday.But slicing rates isn't a sure thing. The final Federal Open Mark ...