The Federal Reserve’s stance on the economy and its future rate path is closely watched by the stock market. Concerns have been raised about whether President Trump’s tariffs could jeopardize the Fed’s goal of a soft landing for the economy. Experts are analyzing these factors as the stock market reacts to the Fed’s meetings and assessments. The focus remains on how the Fed perceives current economic conditions and what this means for upcoming monetary policy decisions. — \\news from The New York Times