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Stock futures tick higher after Fed's hint of possible rate hike in 2026 spurs a sell-off: Live updates

U.S. stock futures grew early Thursday following Federal Reserve hints of a potential rate hike this year. Asian shares show mixed results. Oil prices have dropped below $80 a barrel.

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Markets are now reacting to an interim agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war.

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  1. US Stock Futures Rise as Markets Weigh Fed Signal and Iran Deal

    U.S. stock futures grew early Thursday following Federal Reserve hints of a potential rate hike this year. Asian shares show mixed results. Oil prices have dropped below $80 a barrel.

    What's confirmed:

    • U.S. stock futures climbed early Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated a possible interest rate hike this year.
    • S&P 500 futures rose 0.83%.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Asian shares are mixed.
    • Oil is trading below $80 a barrel due to optimism over an interim U.S.-Iran war deal.
    confidence 90%

  2. U.S. Stock Futures Rise Following Fed Rate Hike Hints

    U.S. stock futures climbed early Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated a possible interest rate hike this year. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.83% and 1.32% respectively, while Dow futures gained 282 points. This recovery follows a sell-off triggered by the first FOMC meeting under Chairman Kevin Warsh.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kevin Warsh is the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
    • S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed down by more than 1% on Wednesday.
    • The Federal Reserve indicated the possibility of a rate hike this year.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • SpaceX fell while Robinhood jumped.
    confidence 90%

  3. Stock Futures Rise as Markets Recover From Fed Rate Hike Sell-Off

    U.S. stock futures are ticking higher following a sell-off triggered by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. The Dow jumped 250 points as investors attempt to recover from losses tied to inflation fears. This follows a period where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed down by more than 1% on bets of rising interest rates.

    What's confirmed:

    • Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a possible rate hike in 2026.
    • The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed down by more than 1% as traders bet on a rate hike.
    • The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed more than 500 points lower on Wednesday after hitting an intraday all-time high.
    • Stock futures for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 are climbing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to control inflation.
    • Asian shares are ignoring Wall Street losses following a US-Iran deal to end the war.
    • Intel and Apple have partnered.
    confidence 90%