Stock Market: Caution in Europe Ahead of the Fed

According to early indications, the CAC 40 in Paris is expected to decline by 0.02% at the opening. The DAX in Frankfurt may rise by 0.04%, while the FTSE 100 in London is projected to increase by 0.06%. The EuroStoxx 50 index is also anticipated to gain 0.06%, and the Stoxx 600 is expected to rise by 0.05%. The Federal Reserve will announce its decision on interest rates on Wednesday, following two days of discussions. The market is almost certain that there will be a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate, which currently ranges from 4.25% to 4.50%. Given the latest employment and inflation figures in the United States, along with pressures from the Trump administration, some experts believe a reduction of 50 basis points is possible, while others are looking ahead to future developments.