US Fed meeting outcome today: 5 things investors should watch as policymakers weigh inflation risks

The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting on Wednesday, the first under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Markets are pricing in a pause, with the benchmark rate likely to remain in the 3.5%-3.75% range. Investors will focus on the Fed’s commentary for signals on inflation trends, the future path of interest rates, and Warsh’s approach to guiding market expectations.