Welcome to our Market Update, written by our very own Capital Market experts. This blog is designed to give you a glance into the most important market events happening this week.
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Market Commentary:
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, as expected. It is now between 3.75% and 4%, the lowest since November 2022. In response, US equity prices were up sharply while bond yields grew slightly.
Going forward, the Fed has signaled the likelihood of further rate cuts, but the speed at which it happens remains somewhat uncertain. That is both because of uncertainty about economic data and who President Trump will appoint to replace Chair Powell. Moreover, the government shutdown means that, at least briefly, the Fed will be flying blind, unable to obtain data it routinely uses in its deliberations. The next policy committee meeting will be in December.
Fed Watch: Target rate (in bps) possibilities, according to the CME Group (as of 11/06/2025 – 12:00 PM EST):
Home Prices Increased in 77% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2025:
Flood-Prone America Is Seeing More People Move Out Than Infor the First Time Since 2019
Per NAR:
News You Can Use:
· Fed's Waller calls for December rate cut, as hawks press for policy pause | Reuters
· Median Monthly Housing Payment Posts Biggest Decline in Nearly a Year
· First-Time Home Buyer Share Falls to Historic Low of 21%, Median Age Rises to 40
· Home Prices Increased in 77% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2025
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