Wall St Week Ahead-Fed’s rate-cut view set to test resurgent US stocks rally

The Federal Reserve’s first meeting of 2025 will test U.S. stock markets as investors anticipate potential interest rate cuts amid moderated inflation. While a rate cut isn’t expected immediately, the Fed’s easing bias and recent strong economic data will influence future decisions. Meanwhile, President Trump’s upcoming policies, including potential tariffs, could impact market volatility and inflation. The Federal Reserve’s first meeting of 2025 will test U.S. stock markets as investors anticipate potential interest rate cuts amid moderated inflation. While a rate cut isn’t expected immediately, the Fed’s easing bias and recent strong economic data will influence future decisions. Meanwhile, President Trump’s upcoming policies, including potential tariffs, could impact market volatility and inflation.  Economic Times