October 30, 2025: Three Numbers for Thursday

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-0.25%

Change in the Federal Reserve’s overnight benchmark rate announced by Chairman Powell, the second consecutive cut.

Why It Matters:

The Trump Administration has been pressuring the Fed for these cuts, but Powell signaled that he’s unlikely to do it again with increased inflation pressure.

+540%

Change in early voting turnout in the New York’s mayor’s race in the first 4 days of voting compared to 2021.

Why It Matters:

While there is some debate about whether the composition of these early voters helps Cuomo or Mamdani, it’s clear that turnout will break records.

2

Number of 18 inning games in World Series history — one this week, and the other in 2018.

Why It Matters:

Both were played in Los Angeles. And both had Brad Paisley singing the national anthem.

Fed dip, NYC voting frenzy, and paisley’s power.