What to Watch on Wall Street for Wednesday, September 17th 2014

In today's "What to Watch on Wall Street," we report on the U.S. economic calendar starting with the consumer price index at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Author:: Kurumi Fukushima
Publish date:: Sep 16, 2014 8:00 PM EDT

In today's "What to Watch on Wall Street" segment for Wednesday, Sept. 17th 2014, we report on the U.S. economic calendar starting with the consumer price index at 8:30 a.m. ET. The current account numbers for the second quarter will also be due out before the opening bell. After market open, we focus on the home builders' index for September as well as the statement by the Federal Reserve with forecasts for the economy, followed by Janet Yellen’s press conference. The Federal Open Market Committee wraps up its two-day meeting. On the earnings front, we watch FedEx Corp. (FDX), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), General Mills, Inc. (GIS) and Pier1 Imports Inc. (PIR). For the latest financial news and updates from Wall Street, check back here on TheStreet.com throughout the day.