Goldman Sachs: A rate cut by the Federal Reserve at its upcoming December meeting is virtually a foregone conclusion.

 analysts from Goldman Sachs' Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC) department believe that a rate cut by the Federal Reserve at the upcoming December meeting has basically become a done deal. Analysts point out that based on the weakening trend in the labor market and risk management needs, a rate cut at this time is the right policy choice, and market pricing has fully reflected this expectation. Goldman Sachs analysts note that given the relatively sparse data calendar before this meeting and the high market consensus, the rate cut has been "locked in." Considering the trajectory of the labor market, the Federal Reserve cutting rates in December and then reassessing in January (after effectively observing three more non-farm payroll reports) is a good risk management strategy.