Markets continue to price in high odds that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. The question for Wall Street: Will the delayed consumer inflation report, scheduled for Friday (Oct. 24), play along?
Daily Archives: October 20, 2025
Macro Briefing: 20 October 2025
US third-quarter GDP is on track to rise 3.9%, based on the Atlanta Fed’s revised nowcast published on Friday (Oct. 17). If correct, the increase will tick above the strong 3.8% increase reported for Q2. The government’s Q3 GDP report is scheduled for Oct. 30, but the release could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
