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The EIA’s October 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook forecasts a continued decline in global oil prices, with Brent crude expected to average $69 per barrel in 2025 and fall further to $52 per barrel in 2026 as global inventories expand. U.S. crude oil output is forecast to remain near record highs, averaging 13.5 million barrels per day in both years, supported by increased Gulf of America production. The U.S. average retail gasoline price is expected to decline to $3.10 per gallon in 2025 and $2.90 in 2026, reflecting lower crude prices. Meanwhile, the Henry Hub natural gas price is projected to rise from around $3.00 per MMBtu in September 2025 to $4.10 by early 2026, with an annual average of $3.90/MMBtu, driven by strong LNG export growth that is set to exceed 16 billion cubic feet per day next year. Total U.S. electricity generation is forecast to grow 2% in 2025 and 3% in 2026. The forecast was finalized before the October 5 OPEC+ announcement to increase production targets for November 2025.
The Federal Reserve’s G.19 Consumer Credit report for August 2025 showed little change in overall borrowing activity, reflecting a cautious consumer environment due to high borrowing costs. Total consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of just 0.1%, a sharp decline from July’s 4.3% gain. Revolving credit—primarily credit card debt—fell at an annual rate of 5.5%, reversing July’s strong 10.3% gain. In contrast, nonrevolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, rose by 2.0%, modestly lower than July’s 2.2% gain. The total outstanding consumer credit balance reached $5.061 trillion, consisting of $1.306 trillion in revolving and $3.756 trillion in nonrevolving credit. High interest rates continued to strain household finances, with credit card plans averaging 22.83% and new 60-month auto loans averaging 7.64%.
The minutes from the September 16–17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed a policy shift amid signs of a cooling labor market and persistent inflation pressures. The Committee voted to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4 to 4¼ percent, noting that job gains had slowed and the unemployment rate had edged up but remained low. Inflation was described as “somewhat elevated” and had risen in recent months, partly due to the ongoing effects of tariff increases. Participants generally agreed that downside risks to employment had increased, while upside risks to inflation had eased somewhat. A few members favored leaving rates unchanged or cutting by 50 basis points, reflecting differing views on the balance of risks. The minutes indicate the Committee is keeping the door open to further rate cuts if labor market conditions weaken while still remaining focused on inflation control.
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