The Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision at 3:00 AM on Thursday, with the market expecting a 25 basis point rate cut.

PANews reported on December 10th that, according to Jinshi Data, the Federal Reserve will announce its interest rate decision at 3:00 AM on Thursday, with the market expecting a 25 basis point cut to 3.50%-3.75% . A rare division has emerged within the FOMC , with some voting members potentially opposing further rate cuts. Due to the government shutdown, key October data is missing, and limited changes to the SEP and dot plot are expected. Regarding liquidity, the market is focused on whether a Reserve Management Bond-Buying Program ( RMP ) will be launched after the end of balance sheet reduction. Bank of America predicts that it may purchase approximately $ 45 billion in short-term Treasury bonds monthly starting in January ; if combined with MBS reinvestment, the scale could reach approximately $ 60 billion. If an RMP is announced, the focus of the meeting may shift to the balance sheet rather than the interest rate path.