The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but also should provide important economic data and a forecast that could impact financial markets.

From credit cards and mortgages to auto loans and savings accounts, all sorts of consumer borrowing costs may be impacted by the Fed's decision on rates.

While any movement on interest rates seems improbable, the meeting will feature important signals that still could move markets.

The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but also should provide important economic data and a forecast that could impact financial markets.

The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.

Officials at the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, as they brace for the effects of President Trump’s policies on trade, taxes and immigration.