Wall Street Week Ahead: Newly led Fed poses wildcard for rockier US indexes (opens original article in a new tab)

A new Federal Reserve chair faces intense scrutiny as U.S. stock markets remain volatile, with investors closely watching for signals on interest rate policy and potential hikes that could impact equities.

• New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces scrutiny during his first meeting as investors worry about potential interest rate hikes affecting stock markets.
• U.S. stock indexes have cooled off this month, with S&P 500 down over 2% from its June high and Nasdaq down 4.5% from its peak.
• Fed is expected to hold rates steady but investors watch for signals on future rate hikes and policy changes under Warsh's leadership.
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