https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-s-p-500-climb-ahead-of-keenly-awaited-fed-decisionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-s-p-500-climb-ahead-of-keenly-awaited-fed-decisionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nasdaq-s-p-500-climb-ahead-of-keenly-awaited-fed-decision#u72908Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:06:15 +0000The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are climbing as investors await a Federal Reserve interest rate decision. US futures are also higher, supported by easing bond yields and oil prices. Market participants are monitoring the situation alongside upcoming retail sales figures. In Asia, stocks are expected to edge higher as traders maintain their focus on the Fed's upcoming call. This upward movement follows a two-day slide for major US indexes.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions directly influence borrowing costs and inflation control across the global economy. Inv