Samuel Thomas and Oliver Allen, economists at Panson, said that Fed officials were in a communication blackout ahead of this week's policy decision, but they are expected to unanimously decide to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. Fed Governor Waller said before the meeting that he was inclined to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, the most explicit policy comment among committee members. Economists expect that pausing interest rate cuts will be the default option of the Fed at its January meeting, given that inflation has stubbornly remained above target. (Jinshi)