Fed Rate Decision 2025: What the Final Move Means for Markets

The Federal Reserve's final rate decision of 2025 is one of the most closely watched events in financial markets this year. With the S&P 500 hovering near key support levels and Treasury yields fluctuating, the outcome has the potential to tilt for the remainder of the year—and shape expectations for 2026. After three consecutive rate cuts, the question now is whether the Fed can maintain a while managing growing concerns about inflation and labor-market shifts. The answer could have ripple effects on everything from mortgage rates to stock valuations and corporate earnings. According to , the Fed delivered an anticipated rate cut with markets showing muted but supportive initial response.