[2025 Year-End Battle: The Federal Reserve to Announce Rate Decision and Economic Projections Summary at 3:00 AM Thursday] Odaily Planet Daily News – The Federal Reserve will announce its rate decision and economic projections summary at 3:00 AM on Thursday. Following consecutive rate cuts in September and October, the market widely expects the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to cut rates again by 25 basis points, lowering the federal funds rate target range to 3.50%-3.75%. However, this may be one of the most uncertain meetings in recent years. Due to the lack of key economic data caused by the government shutdown, coupled with rare internal divisions among policymakers, this meeting presents a complex picture: on one hand, the market is almost certain about the rate cut; on the other hand, Federal Reserve Chair Powell may have to adopt a 'hawkish rate cut' strategy, signaling a more cautious future policy stance while cutting rates.