🔴‏💲📣 The Federal Reserve is preparing to announce its decision on Wednesday, amid almost certain expectations to keep interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75%, according to a CNBC report.

‏🔴 The war in the Middle East, fluctuations in oil prices above $100, and inflation fears are causing markets to closely watch for new signals from Jerome Powell.

‏📊 Market expectations: futures contracts indicate a potential first cut in September or October.

‏📣 Analysts at Bank of America believe that Powell's ability to guide the markets depends on how much his comments are seen as a consensus expression of the committee.

‏📣 Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Roger Ferguson confirmed that the focus should be on inflation rather than unemployment.

‏🔴💎 U.S. President Donald Trump continues to apply pressure, stating: "What is the best time to cut interest rates if not now? Even a third-grade student knows that," while facing legal obstacles for his nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell.

‏📊 Markets are awaiting a nearly predetermined decision, but Powell's statements – and the political pressures from Trump – will determine the direction of interest rates for the remainder of 2026.

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