Rate Decision, Tech Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

The Fed's updated economic projections and dot plot released alongside the decision will be crucial for understanding policymakers' longer-term rate trajectory and terminal rate expectations for 2026. Chair Powell's 2:30pm press conference will be scrutinized for insights into the Fed's reaction function to different economic scenarios and the conditions that would warrant further cuts versus an extended pause.Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting at 2:00pm represents a critical juncture where policymakers mu ...