-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.