Stocks Week Ahead: Fed Meeting Could Be the Market’s Next Big Test

The S&P 500 rebounded this week following news of a potential US-Iran peace deal, but remains pressed against technical resistance. The upcoming Fed meeting on Wednesday is expected to take a more hawkish stance, with inflation concerns rising beyond just oil prices. Core inflation metrics remain elevated, while the labor market shows signs of strengthening, giving the Fed room to shift focus from employment to inflation control.