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The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks initially rose overnight approaching what's expected to be another rate pause by the Fed. A 0.7% rise in February wholesale prices hurt sentiment and the rally faded.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The Fed is seen keeping rates paused at its meeting today, but investors await key economic and rate projections. PPI and crude are front and center early with inflation fears up.
A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.
Looking to the Futures
After gaining more than $2.00 in six months, copper has traded in a forty-cent range for the past six weeks.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks initially rose overnight approaching what's expected to be another rate pause by the Fed. A 0.7% rise in February wholesale prices hurt sentiment and the rally faded.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
As the Fed prepares for a rate decision tomorrow, few expect a move. Instead, focus might stay on crude after its retreat gave stocks a lift Monday. Nvidia's event also continues.
Washington Watch
Investigation of Federal Reserve chair hits an obstacle, while the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down amid funding standoff.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors face a Fed meeting, chip giant Micron's results, and a long awaited Nvidia conference. Stocks are down three straight weeks, and oil hit $98 Friday, dominating news.