Wednesday Afternoon Links

[CNBC] Fed holds rates steady but indicates three cuts coming sometime this year

[Reuters] Fed still sees three rate cuts in 2024 amid sticky inflation, stronger economy

[AP] Federal Reserve still foresees 3 rate cuts this year but envisions higher rates in future

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Stocks Churn Before Fed With Powell as ‘Wild Card’: Markets Wrap

[Reuters] US crude and gasoline stockpiles fall as refining ramps up - EIA

[Reuters] US Congress struggling to reach spending deal to avert weekend shutdown

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Euro-Zone Consumer Confidence Improves to Two-Year High

[FT] JPMorgan blames JPMorgan for suppressed volatility