Fed Rate Cut Looms: Global Markets Anxious Over 2026 Policy Signals

• Global markets, including India, are anxious awaiting the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
• The Fed is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point rate cut today.
• Investor focus is on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's signals regarding future rate cuts and 2026 policy.
• Uncertainty persists due to inflation above target and insufficient economic data.
• Markets are also closely watching for signals on the Fed's quantitative tightening (QT) policy.

Why It Matters: US Federal Reserve's rate decision and 2026 policy outlook will sway global markets.