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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise ahead of crucial Fed interest rate decision

US stock futures and major indexes including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq climbed ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Asian markets also posted shaky or mostly higher gains prior to the announcement, while oil prices slipped. Markets previously priced in a high probability of a quarter-point rate hike, which would mark the first increase by the central bank in three years. Trading showed early resilience across indices as investors anticipated the policy shift.

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  • ✓ Asian markets posted shaky or mostly higher gains ahead of the central bank decision while oil prices slipped.
  • ✓ Stock futures and major US indexes including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose prior to the announcement.
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Global stock markets advanced and futures rose in anticipation of the Federal Reserve policy announcement.

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  1. Stocks Rise Ahead of Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision

    US stock futures and major indexes including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq climbed ahead of a crucial Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Asian markets also posted shaky or mostly higher gains prior to the announcement, while oil prices slipped. Markets previously priced in a high probability of a quarter-point rate hike, which would mark the first increase by the central bank in three years. Trading showed early resilience across indices as investors anticipated the policy shift.

    Why it matters

    Market participants closely monitored the central bank meeting for signals on monetary policy direction after a prolonged period of steady rates. The Federal Reserve interest rate decision directly impacts borrowing costs, corporate earnings projections, and broader economic stability. Previous sessions saw equities defensive around key technical support levels while commodities like oil retreated.

    What is confirmed

    • Asian markets posted shaky or mostly higher gains ahead of the central bank decision while oil prices slipped.
    • Stock futures and major US indexes including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rose prior to the announcement.

    What to watch next

    • The official announcement of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision
    • Subsequent trading reactions across US and global equity exchanges
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Reuters — Asian markets make shaky gains ahead of Fed decision, oil slips
    2. AP News — Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision
    3. Yahoo Finance — Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise ahead of crucial Fed interest rate decision
    4. qz.com — Stock futures rise ahead of Fed interest rate decision Sept. 2026
    5. Barchart.com — S&P Futures Gain as Oil Retreats, Fed Rate Decision in Focus
    6. finance.yahoo.com — Stock futures rise ahead of Fed interest rate decision Sept. 2026
    7. www.bostonherald.com — Stocks give up early gains and fall after the Fed hikes interest rates; Dow loses 750 points
    8. hdfcsky.com — Nasdaq Closes Near Flat at 25,978.42 as Fed Rate Hike Jolts Dow Down 631 Points; Russell 2000 Slides 0.71%
    9. finance.yahoo.com — Nasdaq, Dow and S&P 500 Rise Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
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