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The US monetary policy committee in its statement said that the recent indicators suggested that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace.

The three major U.S. stock indexes were already weighed down by weakness in tech and tech-adjacent megacap stocks the day after disappointing Alphabet results.

Investors focus will be on the Budget even though it is a vote on account, Since it is colliding with the US Fed outcome where rates were kept unchanged, analysts expect markets to see some volatility.

The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its key interest rate, signaling a shift in their approach. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that a rate cut in March is unlikely, but potential reductions may occur later in the year. The decision comes as the Fed seeks more assurance of inflation decline before taking action. The anticipation of rate cuts has led to mixed reactions in the financial markets.

The US Federal Reserve Bank has kept the interest rate unchanged for the fourth consecutive time after its customary two-day meeting, saying the "economic outlook is uncertain" despite the economy was "expanding at a solid pace".

Standard models watched by economists at the Federal Reserve and elsewhere suggest that interest rates should now be lower.

This article discusses the macroeconomic background against which the interim budget was set, including Indias growth rate in H1 FY24 and the slowdown in global economy and public investment. It highlights the contraction in industrial production and the decline in inflation. It also emphasizes the urgent issues of public sectors debt dynamics and the need for fiscal consolidation.

US Fed outcome today: The US Federal Reserves policy meeting will conclude on Wednesday, with experts anticipating rate cuts starting in May or June.

The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain the federal funds rate unchanged at the conclusion of its monetary policy meeting. Investors are focused on the Feds stance on quantitative tightening and its guidance on rate cuts in 2024. Recent economic data showed strength in the US economy, but the battle against inflation continues.

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