Why Powell’s remarks could make for a volatile Fed day — with or without a rate cut

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The market may experience volatility due to Powell's remarks, regardless of whether the Fed decides to cut interest rates, as the stock market has historically performed better when rates are held steady.

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Recently, the stock market has done better on average when the Fed decided to hold rates instead of cut them

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Original article published by MarketWatch on January 28, 2026.
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