Fed Meeting, Verizon and Big Tech Earnings Headline a Busy Week Ahead

Investors face a packed calendar in the coming week. The Federal Reserve concludes its October meeting on Wednesday, with markets expecting rates to be held steady and attention on signals about a possible hike in December.

On the earnings front, Verizon reports third-quarter results on Monday, October 26, followed by Alphabet, Amazon and Caterpillar later in the week. Freeport-McMoRan is also scheduled to report on October 27.

Oil near multi-year highs and Treasury yields around 5% will likely shape how markets react to guidance from these companies.