5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

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Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.

Markets are watching this week's Fed meeting, where the central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged.

The U.S. faces another partial government shutdown deadline, while Russian President Vladimir Putin won the election for another six-year term.Stocks are limping into Monday. The three major U.S. averages have all posted at least two straight losing weeks. Last week,fueled investor concerns that the Federal Reserve may wait longer than hoped to start cutting interest rates. All eyes are on the Fed as it kicks off its two-day policy meeting Tuesday.

Congress is, yet again, tempting a partial government shutdown. Lawmakers have until Friday to pass appropriations bills or let funding lapse for six departments, including Defense, Treasury and State. Congress earlier this month passed bills to fund a handful of other agencies just before they were set to shut down. It's a busy stretch on Capitol Hill.

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