| Stock Market News From July 16, 2025: Nasdaq Hits New HighLast d: 14 hours agoFed September Rate Cut Now In the BalanceByCallum KeownWhether the Federal Reserve cuts rates in September is now looking a 50/50 call after June’s inflation data.
Traders are pricing in a 50 (remarkable data), in today's financial world. 5% chance of the Fed lowering borrowing costs by a quarter point, the bability stood at 54, in light of current trends.
5% Tuesday. That's against a 48, given the current landscape. Additionally, 2% lihood the central bank will hold rates steady, according to the CME’s FedWatch tool, in this volatile climate.
Meanwhile, The remaining 1. 3% is for a half-point cut. The market sees a 97% chance of there being no change at the Fed’s July meeting.