https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-rise-ahead-of-crucial-fed-interest-rate-decisionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-rise-ahead-of-crucial-fed-interest-rate-decisionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-500-nasdaq-rise-ahead-of-crucial-fed-interest-rate-decision#u72629Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:31 +0000US 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 mattersMarket participants closely monitored the central bank meeting for signals on monetary policy