ChainCatcher message, macroeconomist Samuel Thomas and Oliver Allen stated that Federal Reserve officials are in a communication blackout ahead of the policy decision expected this week, but they anticipate a unanimous decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. Federal Reserve Board member Waller indicated before the meeting that he leans towards a 25 basis point cut, making it the clearest policy comment among committee members. Economists expect that, given inflation stubbornly remaining above target, pausing rate cuts will be the Federal Reserve's default option at the January meeting. (Jin Shi)