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U.S. Stock Futures Signal Higher Open Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision

The VIX (Wall Street volatility index) fell as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and comments from Chair Jerome Powell.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX: The Cboe Volatility Index, often called Wall Street’s fear gauge, measures expected stock market volatility.
  • Federal Reserve: The central bank of the United States, responsible for setting monetary policy and interest rates.
  • Stock futures: Derivative contracts that indicate expected market direction before regular stock trading begins.