Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates Despite U.S. Shutdown

According to CME’s FedWatch tool, as of October 1, 2025, probability for a 25 basis-point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve had reportedly risen to 96.7%, despite a lack of official confirmation. The expected rate cut could impact financial markets, notably cryptocurrencies, influencing asset valuations and investor sentiment amidst macroeconomic uncertainties and the anticipated US government shutdown.