Fed's upcoming decision on interest rates and its impact on the stock market.

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Fed's upcoming decision on interest rates and its impact on the stock market.
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The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting has traders betting on meaningful interest-rate cuts over the next year due to the banking crisis. However, some experts believe the Fed should be tightening monetary policy to fight inflation. The market is at risk of tighter monetary policy being priced in, which could hurt both stocks and bonds. The Fed's emergency measures helped stabilize the financial system, but the inflation threat remains. The Fed is expected to announce a quarter-point rate hike on Wednesday, but the decision may be influenced by any additional fallout from the banking system.

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