https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-fed-rate-hike-seen-as-oil-yields-pressure-stocks-apple-moderna-are-new-buysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-fed-rate-hike-seen-as-oil-yields-pressure-stocks-apple-moderna-are-new-buyshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-fed-rate-hike-seen-as-oil-yields-pressure-stocks-apple-moderna-are-new-buys#u70408Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:40:19 +0000US stock futures are fluctuating ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Markets now price in a 92.4% to 92.5% probability of a 25 basis point increase, raising rates from 3.50% to 3.75%. Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are putting pressure on the Dow and Nasdaq, while the US dollar has reached near two-week highs. Retail sentiment for the SPY and QQQ remains extremely bearish as investors weigh these macroeconomic pressures against upcoming monetary policy shifts.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is meeting for two days to determine the first rate increase of t https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-fed-rate-hike-seen-as-oil-yields-pressure-stocks-apple-moderna-are-new-buyshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-jones-futures-fed-rate-hike-seen-as-oil-yields-pressure-stocks-apple-moderna-are-new-buys#u67982Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:12:57 +0000US stock futures are edging higher as investors await a key consumer inflation report and Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Markets are recovering from a losing week, supported by a slide in oil prices and a positive earnings beat from Oracle. Despite the recovery, pressure remains as investors prepare for the central bank's first rate increase of the current cycle, which is currently priced in at roughly 85% by federal funds futures. Gold prices have slipped due to strengthened rate hike bets following recent inflation data.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve's