On Wednesday, Federal Reserve policymakers indicated that they may only lower rates twice in 2025, and their outlook sent U.S. stocks sharply lower. The VIX surged.

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Federal Reserve policymakers will complete their last meeting of 2024 today, and investors are forecasting a reduction of 25 basis points in the target fed funds rate.

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A two-day meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers begins today, with the market expecting another rate reduction at the conclusion of the gathering on Wednesday.

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