The Fed cuts rates again, but a murky outlook leaves investors unsure of the dollar’s 2026 path. SA Quant flags four stocks suited to either bull or bear scenarios.

Investors were bracing for the Federal Reserve’s final interest-rate decision of 2025 on Wednesday, with history showing that the S&P 500 index has tended to see a modest gain on Fed days in December.

Global stock markets marked time and the dollar steadied Wednesday with investors' eyes on a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy announcement later in the day.After November's tech-led swoon, stock markets have enjoyed a healthy run in recent weeks as weak jobs figures reinforced expectations for another step lower in borrowing costs.

U.S. stocks largely held in place as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about interest rates

Michael Burry pointed to the Fed's plan to start purchasing short-term Treasurys as a sign of weakness in the banking system.