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Stocks Steady Ahead of Fed Rate Decision; Earnings Support Markets Despite Rising Rates

  • Stock futures were little changed ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady but traders will watch for clues about future hikes.

  • Earnings have been supporting stocks recently even as rates rise. Merrill's Chris Hyzy says earnings are keeping other narratives sidelined.

  • Higher oil prices create a near-term challenge for central banks fighting inflation. But Capital Economics doesn't think it will lead to sustained higher inflation.

  • Traders will watch the Fed's forecasts and Jerome Powell's press conference for hints about future rate hikes, especially the expected peak rate.

  • Futures were calm Tuesday evening ahead of the Fed decision. Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures barely budged.

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