CNBC Daily Open: Nearly everything slows down the day before the Fed meeting

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If it feels like we have lived through a filler episode before the big season finale, well, that’s because it’s fairly accurate.

Investors are anticipating the conclusion of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s meeting Wednesday, when they get to hear its interest rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s (arguably more important) press conference.

Markets were hence in an awkward limbo Tuesday. U.S. stocks declined, but only mildly. The S&P 500

CNBC Daily Open: Nearly everything slows down the day before the Fed meeting

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