Markets are still pricing in another cut in interest rates of 25 basis points when the Fed meets in two weeks. Unless things change or economic data – such as Friday’s monthly jobs report for November – defies expectations, the Fed’s slow but steady shift downward on interest rates is likely to continue.

With car prices and loan rates high, buyers hope Fed rate cuts will lower car loan payments, easing financial strain.

The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.