Global markets brace for a packed week as Fed decision takes center stage

The upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting is drawing intense market focus amid a rare internal split among policymakers over a potential rate cut. At the same time, major central banks globally — including those in Switzerland, Australia, Canada and Turkey — are set to announce policy decisions. Fresh data from China, persistent inflation risks, and currency pressures in Switzerland and Turkey add to the uncertainty. Despite mixed signals, investors remain broadly optimistic about 2026, though some warn that excessive confidence may be premature.