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Oil Remains In-Focus After Fed Holds Rates Steady
Investors' eyes are still locked on the Middle East conflict as surging oil prices weigh on markets. FedEx, Alibaba, and Accenture earnings are on deck.
Looking to the Futures
Soybean futures (/ZSK26) are trading at 1159 Wednesday morning, up 2.00 on the day. This comes after dropping Monday.
Crude in Control: Stocks Down Again, Threaten Lows
Stocks hit four-month lows yesterday and threaten to reach new depths as Middle East attacks targeted energy infrastructure. The Fed's more hawkish bent added to bearish views.
Fed Seen Pausing Later as PPI, Oil Get Early Focus
The Fed is seen keeping rates paused at its meeting today, but investors await key economic and rate projections. PPI and crude are front and center early with inflation fears up.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Still Sees One Cut in 2026
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.
Dire Strait: War's Impact on Stocks
A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.
Fed Gathers Amid Focus on Crude, Nvidia GTC Event
As the Fed prepares for a rate decision tomorrow, few expect a move. Instead, focus might stay on crude after its retreat gave stocks a lift Monday. Nvidia's event also continues.
The Short Interest Monitor
This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
Fed, Nvidia, Micron Loom but $98 Crude Crowds View
Investors face a Fed meeting, chip giant Micron's results, and a long awaited Nvidia conference. Stocks are down three straight weeks, and oil hit $98 Friday, dominating news.
