Stocks are set for more volatility as the 'unlucky 13' months of strong job growth complicates the Fed's mission to cool the economy

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The Fed could deliver the final rate hike of a historically aggressive cycle today. Here's what to know.

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All eyes are on the Fed today as officials ready their decision on what could be the final rate hike of the cycle. 

As of last night, traders assigned a 82% probability to a 25 basis-point increase, while they see an 18% chance of no change at all. 

We'll hear from central bank chief Jerome Powell today at 2 p.m. ET, shortly after the policy announcement. 

Below, we're covering everything to know for the big day.

'The market is getting impatient': Here's what investors are looking for at the Fed's upcoming policy meeting

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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on February 01, 2023.

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Dow tumbles nearly 500 points as Credit Suisse stokes fears of bank failure contagion

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Jerome Powell's testimony is rattling markets. Here's what 4 strategists are saying about the Fed's hawkish stance.

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Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in Washington, U.S., July 27, 2022.

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Short-term cash is back in style with yields sizzling around 5%, but watch out for a Fed policy U-turn, says investment strategist

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The hunt for yield has accelerated.

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Here are 4 reasons to be wary of holding cash even as the stock market rally breaks down and bond yields surge

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A man holds up dollar bills in a money exchange office in Istanbul, Turkey.

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US stocks fall as worries persist over the Fed keeping rates higher for longer

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US stocks drop on stubbornly high inflation and Fed officials' comments on more rate hike to come

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Traders work on the floor of the NYSE

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Here's what the stock market is facing down this week, from Fed moves to earnings that will set the tone for the rest of 2023

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Good morning, team. I'm your host, Phil Rosen. 

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