Market Overview - US stocks experienced a stall on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average dipping 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped below the flat line, following gains from the previous Friday [1] - The market is anticipating the Federal Reserve's final policy meeting of 2025, with a significant focus on interest rate cuts [1][2] Federal Reserve Insights - There is an 88% probability of an interest rate cut during the Fed's two-day policy meeting, a notable increase from 67% a month ago, driven by a tame reading on September PCE consumer inflation [2] - Despite a split among policymakers regarding the focus on the labor market versus inflation, influential officials support a third rate cut this year, although the outlook for 2026 remains uncertain [3] Economic Data Focus - This week’s economic data will be closely monitored, particularly the JOLTS job openings report, which is expected to provide insights into hiring activity, layoffs, and worker turnover [4] Company News - Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) stock surged following Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid for the media giant, impacting Netflix's plans to acquire the company [5] - Earnings reports from Oracle (ORCL) and Adobe (ADBE) are anticipated on Wednesday, while Broadcom (AVGO) and Costco (COST) will headline on Thursday [5]