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Interest Rates

SCHW

Kevin Hincks suggests the Federal Reserve needs to establish a clear and firm stance on interest rates during its upcoming announcement. He emphasizes that both the Trump administration and Fed Chair Jerome Powell are attentive to market dynamics, potentially signaling a strategic approach to rate management. Additionally, mortgage applications have shown an increase despite rising interest rates.

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March 19, 2025 | 1:45 pm

SPY

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered remarks on monetary policy following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, providing insights into the central bank's current economic assessment and potential future interest rate decisions. The speech focused on the Fed's ongoing strategy to manage inflation and economic stability.

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March 19, 2025 | 1:30 pm

QQQ

SPY

US stock futures show modest gains ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 futures are slightly positive, indicating investor expectations of a balanced monetary policy approach.

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March 19, 2025 | 12:45 pm

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SPX

Ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming FOMC announcement, investors are closely watching key indicators including the dot plot, inflation expectations, and potential commentary on Trump-era tariff policies. The central bank's stance on interest rates and Jerome Powell's speech will be critical in determining market sentiment.

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March 19, 2025 | 12:45 pm

SPY

The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on March 19, 2025, is expected to be a critical moment for financial markets. The market's trajectory will heavily depend on the Fed's monetary policy stance - whether it leans dovish (potentially signaling rate cuts) or hawkish (suggesting continued restrictive policy). Investors are anticipating how the Fed's communication will impact market dynamics, with potential for significant price movements.

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March 19, 2025 | 12:15 pm

SPY

The Federal Reserve is set to conclude its interest rate policy meeting, with minimal expectation of immediate rate cuts despite President Trump's vocal demands. The ongoing trade tensions and tariffs have added complexity to the Fed's monetary policy deliberations, making a quick rate reduction unlikely.

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March 19, 2025 | 11:15 am

TLT

Treasury yields experienced a slight decline ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision. Investors and traders are cautiously positioning themselves, anticipating potential signals about future interest rate movements and economic outlook.

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March 19, 2025 | 8:45 am

GLD

Gold prices experienced a minor pullback in early Asian trading following a recent record-high, with market participants cautiously awaiting the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision. The precious metal's movement suggests investor uncertainty and potential sensitivity to upcoming monetary policy guidance.

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March 19, 2025 | 2:30 am

SPY

Federal Reserve officials are expected to maintain current interest rates at their upcoming March meeting, indicating a cautious approach to monetary policy. Despite market expectations and speculation about potential rate cuts, the Fed appears to be taking a measured stance, waiting for more conclusive evidence of economic stabilization before making any significant policy changes.

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March 18, 2025 | 11:15 pm

SCHW

Charles Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders advises investors to focus on defensive stocks due to current market volatility. The market experienced a selloff, potentially triggered by previous oversold indicators. Kathy Jones highlights the complexity of the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions, balancing inflation and employment concerns.

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March 18, 2025 | 8:45 pm