The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce its final interest rate decision of 2025 today, with markets anticipating a 25 basis point reduction after a two-day monetary policy meeting.This projected cut, which would be the third of the year, is forecasted to lower the federal funds rate to a range of 3.50 –3.75 percent, despite significant internal disagreements among Fed officials.The decision is complicated by a six-week government shutdown that delayed crucial October and November economic data, forcing reliance on September figures showing 2.8% annual inflation and 4.4% unemployment, while current inflation remains at 3% above the 2% target.