US Stocks Steady Ahead of Fed Rate Decision; JPMorgan Falls

• US stocks largely held steady as Wall Street awaited the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates.
• JPMorgan Chase shares fell 4.7% after a top executive projected a rise in expenses for next year.
• Toll Brothers dropped 2.4% following weaker-than-expected quarterly results and soft housing demand.
• The market anticipates a Fed interest rate cut, but the future trajectory of rates remains uncertain due to inflation and job market data.
• Treasury yields climbed after a report showed an increase in US job openings, potentially influencing the Fed's future rate decisions.

Why It Matters: Federal Reserve's rate decision will shape market direction and economic outlook.