In this 119th episode of the On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition podcast, Kerry Craig recaps the outcome from the October U.S. FOMC meeting where Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the largely expected 25 basis point cut in the benchmark interest rate.  What comments did the Fed share regarding the current and potential future state of the U.S. economy?  Are there further rate cuts expected through the end of 2025?  How is the current U.S. government shutdown impacting the Fed's rate cut decision?  Listen now to Tai to get up to date and find out what this all means for investors. The J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets illustrates a comprehensive array of market and economic histories, trends and statistics through clear charts and graphs. Download the 4th quarter 2025 Guide to the Markets - Asia from the J.P. Morgan website (https://am.jpmorgan.com/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/market-insights/guide-to-the-markets/?utm_campaign=-en--podcastEP119). For 10 years, the Market Insights program has been on the ground across the Asia Pacific region engaging with clients, and providing guidance on the complex global markets. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of On Investors' Minds - APAC Edition. For more analysis on the financial markets, visit the J.P. Morgan Asset Management website at https://am.jpmorgan.com.