FT News Briefing Federal Reserve set for divisive final 2025 rate decision
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Dec 8, 2025 
Claire Jones, U.S. economics editor at the Financial Times, discusses the Federal Reserve's uncertain final rate decision for 2025, highlighting internal divisions and political pressures surrounding inflation and the labor market. Dan Thomas, Global media editor at the Financial Times, analyzes Netflix's surprising $83 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery, which could reshape Hollywood dynamics. They explore implications for competitors like Paramount, job concerns, and the impact of regulatory challenges linked to this blockbuster deal.
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Fed's Uncommon Internal Split
- The Fed faces rare, deep internal divisions ahead of its final 2025 meeting about pace of rate cuts.
- Polls show most expect multiple dissents, signaling an unusual split in policy priorities and politics.
Market Expects Another Fed Cut
- Economists and investors expect a third consecutive quarter-point Fed rate cut at the December meeting.
- That expectation persists despite disagreement inside the FOMC over inflation versus labour-market priorities.
Politics Shapes Fed Rhetoric
- Political considerations appear to be shaping some regional Fed presidents' hawkish rhetoric.
- That rhetoric may be intended to signal independence from the White House's preferred Fed chair pick.