[Deutsche Bank Expects Fed to Cut Rates by 25 Basis Points This Week, or Signal a Pause in Rate Cuts] Deutsche Bank analysts report that the Federal Reserve may announce its third and final 25 basis point rate cut of 2025 on Wednesday, and the decision is not expected to pass unanimously. Analysts anticipate that Fed Chair Powell will emphasize that the threshold for further rate cuts in early 2026 is very high and will signal a short-term pause in rate cuts.