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Stock futures rise as Fed hints at possible rate hike in 2026; Kospi hits over 9,000 for the first time: Live updates

US stock futures dropped on June 24 as investors reacted to potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. The US dollar reached a 13-month high amid a tech stock sell-off. Markets are now weighing inflation risks against growth.

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Stock futures have shifted from rising to falling as investors prepare for a possible September rate hike.

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  1. US Stock Futures Slide as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Grow

    US stock futures dropped on June 24 as investors reacted to potential Federal Reserve rate hikes. The US dollar reached a 13-month high amid a tech stock sell-off. Markets are now weighing inflation risks against growth.

    What's confirmed:

    • The US dollar hit a 13-month high on Wednesday.
    • Futures markets indicate increased chances of a rate hike this year.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Polymarket odds for a 2026 rate hike reached 62% over a weekend before drifting to 54% by Monday morning.
    confidence 80%

  2. U.S. Stock Futures Climb After Fed Signals Potential 2026 Rate Hike

    U.S. stock futures rose following a Federal Reserve meeting. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures increased 0.83% and 1.32% respectively. The Fed indicated a possible interest rate hike this year.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%-3.75% on June 17, 2026, in a unanimous 12-0 vote.
    • The 2026 median dot plot rose to 3.8%, suggesting a hike.
    • S&P 500 futures rose 0.83%.
    confidence 100%

  3. U.S. Stock Futures Climb After Fed Signals Possible Rate Hikes

    U.S. stock futures rose following a Federal Reserve meeting that indicated possible rate hikes. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.83% and 1.32%. Asia-Pacific markets opened with mixed results, including gains for the Nikkei 225 and Kospi.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.5-3.75% but signaled possible hikes in 2026.
    • Nine out of 18 officials indicated a shift toward possible hikes while removing easing bias.
    • U.S. stock futures ticked higher after the Federal Reserve indicated the possibility of a rate hike.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • S&P 500 futures climbed 0.83% and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 1.32%.
    • Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 282 points, or slightly more than 0.5%.
    • South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped at the Asia-Pacific open.
    • Robinhood jumped while SpaceX fell after the first Warsh Fed meeting.
    confidence 85%

  4. Fed Signals 2026 Rate Hike as Stock Futures Climb

    The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.5-3.75% but signaled possible hikes in 2026. Nine out of 18 officials indicated this shift while removing easing bias. Markets are now focusing on upcoming PCE inflation data.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75%.
    • The Fed signaled a potential rate increase in 2026.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Nine of 18 Fed officials signaled 2026 hikes.
    confidence 80%

  5. US Stock Futures Rise as Fed Signals Potential 2026 Rate Hikes

    US stock futures increased Thursday morning following indications from the Federal Reserve regarding possible rate hikes in 2026. The Fed may remove easing language at its June meeting due to strong jobs and high inflation. These signals follow a period where investors expected multiple rate cuts.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Fed may remove easing language at the June meeting.
    • Rate cuts are over and hikes are expected as stagflation strikes.
    • Wall Street previously expected two or three rate cuts for most of 2026.
    confidence 70%

  6. Stock Futures Rise Following Fed Hint of 2026 Rate Hike

    U.S. stock futures ticked higher on Thursday morning. This follows signals from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh regarding a potential interest rate hike in 2026. The prospect of higher rates previously triggered a sell-off in U.S. stocks.

    What's confirmed:

    • Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a possible interest rate hike in 2026.
    • The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid resurgent inflation.
    • U.S. stock futures ticked higher early Thursday.
    • The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed down by more than 1% on Wednesday.
    • The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed more than 500 points lower on Wednesday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Kospi hit over 9,000 for the first time.
    • Kevin Warsh was appointed to cut rates.
    confidence 90%