“Earlier this month, markets shifted more towards a 'central back put' regime," Christian Mueller-Glissmann at Goldman wrote in a note to clients.

“Chair Powell’s press conference will pivot away from economic data—given its scarcity—and instead focus on balance sheet policy, the policy framework review, and financial…

“Earlier this month, markets shifted more towards a 'central back put' regime," Christian Mueller-Glissmann at Goldman wrote in a note to clients.

Stocks came off their highs after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made a point of saying that a December rate cut isn't a 'foregone conclusion.'