All three major U.S. stock indices went from the growth they were showing after the publication of the Fed's rate decision to falling. The S&amp;P 500, for example, was falling at the moment by almost 0.6%, although it then cut its losses. Investors took negatively the words of Fed chief Jerome Powell that a rate cut at the December meeting was "far from a foregone conclusion". The market was hoping for the continuation of monetary policy easing.

A rate cut in December is "far from a foregone conclusion", Powell said. Stocks in the U.S. fell

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Bank of America Corporation

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Morgan Stanley

The rate has fallen to a range of 3.75-4%

The Fed cut rates for the second time this year. The balance sheet reduction program will be completed

President Donald Trump intends to decide on a nominee by the end of the year

The U.S. Finance Ministry has named the final candidates to head the Fed. Powell's term expires in May

The Fed chief added that the Fed's policy focus has shifted to supporting the labor market

Powell said there are increased downside risks to employment. How will this affect the rate?

Ford Motor Company

Polaris Inc.

Broadcom Inc.

Daily review and forecast of events on the U.S. stock market from Mikhail Denislamov, Deputy Director of Freedom Capital Markets Research.

Morning in New York: Focus on the start of reporting season

NVIDIA Corporation

PepsiCo, Inc.

Levi Strauss & Co.

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Morning in New York: focus on Fed signals

The main U.S. index has gained nearly 13% since the start of 2025, and was losing about 0.4% in trading on Sept. 24

An analyst saw "irrational optimism" in Powell's words. What will happen to the S&amp;P 500?

Labor market and inflation forecasts pose risks to the U.S. Federal Reserve, which has found itself in a "difficult situation" in its monetary policy, the regulator's chief Jerome Powell said. His speech is <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250923a.htm">published</a> on the website of the Fed.

Powell said employment and inflation are "challenging." What will happen to the rate?

Micron Technology, Inc.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB

Stock markets ended last week at record levels after the US Federal Reserve resumed its rate cut cycle. At the beginning of this week, the attention of market participants will be focused on the speeches of the central bank's leadership: Chairman Jerome Powell and the new member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Steven Miran, nominated by President Donald Trump, Yahoo Finance <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-powell-miran-set-to-speak-with-stocks-at-record-highs-what-to-watch-this-week-114521452.html">writes</a>.

Fed chief's speech, inflation and Micron report: what investors need to know this week

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Oracle Corporation

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 bps to 4-4.25% and hinted at two more easings before the end of the year, attributing the decision to risks to the labor market with continued inflation pressures. Meta unveiled new models of smart glasses, including Ray-Ban Display with display and neuroblade for $799 and Oakley Vanguard sports for $499, and Netskope is preparing for an IPO with a $7.3 billion valuation. On these and other topics - in our review of key events by the morning of September 18.