Today’s Federal Reserve Announcement: Key Times to WatchThe U.S.

Federal Reserve meets today at 2:00 PM EDT to announce its monetary policy decision for October. Jerome Powell will follow with a press conference at 2:30 PM EDT.

For reference, that’s 11:30 PM India time, 11:00 PM Pakistan time, and 6:00 PM UTC for the announcement with Powell’s remarks coming at midnight IST, 11:30 PM PKT, and 6:30 PM UTC.The markets are bracing for significant volatility.

While many traders anticipate a 25 basis point rate cut, the real market movement will depend on Powell’s tone and forward guidance. It’s a critical moment stay prepared for swift price shifts. #FOMC