"Federal Reserve Faces Tough Decisions Amid Banking Turmoil"

The Federal Reserve will announce its latest monetary policy decision on Wednesday, with investors split on whether the Fed will raise rates at all. The banking sector remains in focus after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and seizure of Signature Bank, with U.S. banking giants funneling $30 billion in deposits to First Republic. Financial stocks were hard hit, with KBW Bank Index falling more than 14% for the week. UBS is reportedly nearing a deal to take over Credit Suisse in a $1 billion deal. Economic and earnings reports throughout the week will offer updates on the housing sector and the state of the U.S. consumer.