📊 Fed Rate Cut Decision & Big-Tech Earnings: What to Expect This Week
Investors are gearing up for a pivotal week as the Federal Reserve prepares its next interest-rate cut, Jerome Powell readies for his press briefing, and tech giants Oracle and Broadcom get set to report earnings.
Markets widely expect a 25 bps rate cut, but the real market-moving force will be Powell’s guidance on the 2026 rate path. Meanwhile, Oracle and Broadcom earnings will shape sentiment in AI, cloud, and semiconductor sectors.
📉 Fed likely to cut rates by 0.25%, targeting the 3.5%–3.75% range; all eyes on Powell’s tone.
🏦 Delayed economic data adds more uncertainty to the Fed’s communication.
🖥️ Oracle earnings expected to show AI-driven cloud growth; high capex remains a key concern.
🔌 Broadcom set to post strong results on AI chips and data-center infrastructure demand.
Powell’s messaging will decide market mood — dovish tones could boost risk assets, while cautious comments may trigger volatility.
