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Fed meeting live updates: No hike expected, but all eyes on Warsh for what's next

Markets are pricing in less than a 10% chance that the FOMC follows up its quarter--point hike in September with another increase.

The U.S. stock market maintained its stability on Wednesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates. The S&P 500 index increased by 0.2%, bringing it close to its record-high level. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 149 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite remained relatively flat. The Federal Reserve's meeting will likely focus on any statements regarding future interest rate adjustments.

Although the central bank raised its key rate last month for the first time in three years to combat inflation, expectations are that they will maintain the same rate this time. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has emphasized his preference for the Fed to provide less information about future decisions. Wall Street is closely monitoring the situation.

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