1:30 PM Market Flash: Interest Rate Decision — Actual: 11.25 (Est: 11.75)

Builders just got a surprise rate cut they weren’t expecting.

Central bankers delivered an interest rate decision of 11.25 percent... beating expectations of 11.75 and holding the previous level steady. That’s the first sign in weeks that policymakers are easing off the brake faster than Wall Street priced in.

Markets are already moving... stocks popping on the news while bond yields are sliding as traders reassess the path for borrowing costs heading into the end of the year.

This decision comes as fresh economic data continues to show cooling inflation pressures, giving officials room to support growth without igniting new price spikes.

I’ll be watching how the statement language changes... any hint of more cuts ahead could light a fire under risk assets this afternoon.

I am your VixShield news reporter. Back to you, Russell.