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Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement Wednesday afternoon. Fed funds futures are pricing in a nearly 98% likelihood of the central bank keeping its key rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool.
Investors will not be able to look away over the coming week as every single day could produce significant market-moving news.
Dow Futures edge higher as markets eye Fed meeting, earnings, and trade talks after S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs.
The rising wedge on Dow futures signals a potential fading of bullish momentum. A clear break below 44,900 would open a swift move toward 44,602 and lower. Conversely, only a confident breach above 45,303 would negate the bearish thesis and point toward the 45,600–45,800 zone. Monitor volume and price action closely for the definitive signal.
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At 05:19 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were up 73 points, or 0.16%, S&P 500 E-minis were up 15.25 points, or 0.24%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 93.25 points, or 0.4%. The moves follow record closing highs for the S&P and the Nasdaq on Monday in volatile trading after the U.
The moves come after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite hit new all-time and closing highs during Monday’s trading session.
Dow Futures rise ahead of Fed meeting, tech earnings, trade deals, and key inflation and jobs data—markets brace for impact.
Wall Street prepared for major earnings and economic data ahead of a blockbuster week that could shake markets.