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Fed Cuts Interest Rates with Changes to Key Economic Indicators

Picture of Scott Colbert Scott Colbert : September 15, 2025

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates with Changes to Key Economic Indicators

Recorded September 15, 2025

Against a backdrop of very positive financial market results across equities and fixed income, recent inflation and jobs data had markets closely watching the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. In the latest Commerce Trust Market Brief video, Scott Colbert, Chief Economist and Director of Fixed Income Management, provides perspective on the latest economic data leading to the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points in today’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

  • Inflation measures remain closer to 3% than the Fed’s 2% target

  • Revised jobs data confirms slowing job growth

  • Labor market weakness stems from business uncertainty, shifting demographics, and immigration policy changes

  • Slowing economic growth could continue to increase the probability of a recession in the long term


 

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