FOMC rate decision
A softer policy tone can support liquidity; a more restrictive tone can pressure valuations and risk appetite.
What it means
The FOMC is the Fed group that decides interest-rate policy for the U.S. economy.
Why markets care
A softer policy tone can support liquidity; a more restrictive tone can pressure valuations and risk appetite.
What to watch
Watch the rate decision, Powell's tone, inflation language, and whether the Fed sounds easier or stricter.
Simple example
If the Fed sounds less worried about inflation, markets may price in lower future rates.