Powell’s Final Fed Meeting and Microsoft Q1 Results Could Trigger Volatility
The Federal Reserve will conclude its last FOMC meeting under Jerome Powell at 2:00 pm ET followed by his 2:30 pm ET press conference, creating potential volatility for Microsoft stock. Microsoft will join Meta, Amazon and Google in reporting first-quarter results Wednesday night, with investors closely watching AI-driven growth and revenue guidance.
1. Fed Chair’s Final Address
Jerome Powell will wrap up his tenure as Fed Chair at the FOMC meeting at 2:00 pm ET, followed by a final press conference at 2:30 pm ET. Investors anticipate commentary on inflation outlook and monetary policy direction, which could sway broad market sentiment and Microsoft shares.
2. Microsoft Q1 Earnings Outlook
Microsoft is scheduled to report first-quarter results Wednesday evening alongside Meta, Amazon and Google. Market participants will scrutinize AI-related segment revenue, cloud services growth and full-year guidance for indications of sustainability in its high-margin businesses.