WSJ's Take On the Week

What This Week’s Fed Rate Decision and Tax Season Means for Investors


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This week, the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee is expected to release a decision on interest rates. When will the central bank finally begin lowering rates? Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard joins us to share his thoughts on the decision and what he thinks the Fed needs to prioritize next. Plus, ready or not, tax season is here. Tax filing season starts January 29 and we want to understand what this means for you and your investments. WSJ reporter, Laura Saunders, joins us to share what investors should be paying most attention to as they prepare their filings. Plus, we’re gearing up to enter Apple’s virtual world. The technology company is set to release their mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, at the end of the week. The company also faces added pressures from Microsoft as the company briefly overtook Apple as the largest U.S. company by market value. Could virtual reality be what keeps Apple on top? 


Further Reading

Stocks Fall on Rate-Cut Pessimism 

Fed Posts Largest-Ever Annual Operating Loss 

How Much Is the Standard Deduction and Should I Take It on My Tax Return? 

How You Can Grab a 0% Tax Rate 


For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com.


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