Equity markets took a hit on Wednesday as everyone's watching the clock tick toward that expected 25 basis point cut. Traders aren't just eyeing the rate decision itself—they're hungry for those forward guidance signals from policymakers. What's the real play here? The dot plot projections and any hints about how aggressive (or dovish) the central bank plans to be moving forward. Classic case of "buy the rumor, sell the news"? Maybe. But with macro uncertainty still hanging around, that policy roadmap matters way more than the cut everyone already priced in.