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US retail sales surprise intensifies Fed pause barbell position
Nasdaq futures tick higher as S&P holds steady before Fed decision, oil slip supports stocks

Nasdaq futures tick higher as S&P holds steady before Fed decision, oil slip supports stocks

Tech stocks regained ground in early U.S. futures trade Wednesday, with most contracts trading higher. Traders were watching for the Federal Reserve decision as Kevin Warsh took over as chair. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.63%. S&P 500 futures added 0.15%. Dow futures slipped 0.02%. Quotes were from Investing.com after 5:20 a.m.
17 June 2026
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Warsh holds rates steady at first Fed meeting, Iran deal eases oil risk

Warsh holds rates steady at first Fed meeting, Iran deal eases oil risk

Fed starts its June meeting Tuesday, with traders looking past the likely rate hold on Wednesday and focusing on what new Chair Kevin Warsh will say after. The June 16-17 meeting includes an updated Summary of Economic Projections, according to the Fed’s calendar. That report brings the quarterly rate forecasts from policy makers. Reuters said the Fed is seen keeping its key overnight rate steady at 3.50%–3.75%.
16 June 2026
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Dow Marks Record High; S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip Ahead of Fed Decision

Dow Marks Record High; S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip Ahead of Fed Decision

U.S. stocks showed a split late Tuesday morning. The Dow hit another record high, up 354.56 points, or 0.69%, at 52,025.59. But some investors sold out of Big Tech, sending the S&P 500 down 14.16 points, or 0.19%, to 7,540.13. The Nasdaq Composite lost 109.15 points, or 0.41%, to 26,574.79. Losses were sharper in the Nasdaq 100, which dropped 0.91% as traders pulled back from the biggest growth and tech names.
16 June 2026
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Dow jumps to record as oil drops and Fed in focus

Dow jumps to record as oil drops and Fed in focus

Dow Jones climbed in morning trading Tuesday, advancing 360.77 points, or 0.70%, to 52,031.80, Reuters reported. The index set an intraday high with buyers moving into economically sensitive names after oil slipped on hopes tied to a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement. The Dow, a price-weighted index tracked by S&P Dow Jones Indices, tracks 30 blue-chip U.S. stocks, with moves more affected by higher-priced shares.
16 June 2026
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AT&T Shares Slip; Sector Lags S&P With Fed Decision and Earnings On Deck

AT&T Shares Slip; Sector Lags S&P With Fed Decision and Earnings On Deck

AT&T Inc. shares fell Monday as the stock lagged the broader market. Investors moved out of telecoms like AT&T and into tech names before the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision. AT&T lost 29 cents, or 1.23%, closing at $23.29, with a $23.31 indication for early Tuesday, according to Google Finance. Verizon shares dropped 2.16%. The S&P 500 rose 1.65%, and the Dow gained 0.92%. Losses weren’t just limited to AT&T.
16 June 2026
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Mortgage Rates Hit One-Month Low as Iran Deal Shifts Fed and UK Rate Outlook

Mortgage Rates Hit One-Month Low as Iran Deal Shifts Fed and UK Rate Outlook

U.S. mortgage rates moved lower Monday after bond markets reacted to a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure on oil prices. Mortgage News Daily’s daily index put the average 30-year fixed rate at 6.56%, down 0.02 percentage point on the day and equal to the most recent low from May 29. Matthew Graham wrote that rates are “in solid shape in the context of the last month,” but still remain in an elevated range.
16 June 2026
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Nasdaq steady in late trading as oil eases, Fed up next

Nasdaq steady in late trading as oil eases, Fed up next

Wall Street rallied Monday as stocks jumped, lifted by weaker oil prices and hints that the U.S. and Iran may be nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 closed up 122.83 points at 7,554.29. The Dow added 468.77 to 51,671.03. The Nasdaq finished 795.10 higher at 26,683.94, according to Reuters and AP. Futures faded in after hours. The S&P 500 was down 0.12%, Nasdaq 100 futures off 0.16%, and Dow futures eased 0.07% as of 7:43 p.m. ET, Investing.com data showed.
16 June 2026
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Dow climbs to record, Oil falls before Fed meeting

Dow climbs to record, Oil falls before Fed meeting

Dow sets new intraday record, jumps 1.27% to 51,851.25 The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time intraday high Monday, up about 1.27% to 51,851.25, according to delayed LSEG figures reported by Reuters. Wall Street was higher as traders watched hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and potentially cool oil prices. The Dow is a price-weighted index of 30 major U.S. stocks, with higher-priced shares carrying more weight, S&P Dow Jones Indices says.
15 June 2026
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Gain; Oil Falls Ahead of Fed Decision

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Gain; Oil Falls Ahead of Fed Decision

U.S. stock futures jumped early Monday. Investors came back into risk assets after a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement lessened worries about a lasting oil shock. Dow Jones futures were up 457 points, or 0.89%, at 51,684, while S&P 500 futures gained 92.25 points, or 1.24%, to 7,527.25. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 629.25 points, or 2.12%, to 30,291.25 just before 5 a.m. ET, Markets Insider data showed.
15 June 2026
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Stocks Climb as Rate-Hike Odds Ease Ahead of Warsh’s Fed Debut

Stocks Climb as Rate-Hike Odds Ease Ahead of Warsh’s Fed Debut

Wall Street futures climbed early Monday, with investors shrugging off last week’s inflation concerns and focusing on the Fed’s June meeting, the first led by Chair Kevin Warsh. Dow futures added 0.94%, S&P 500 futures moved up 1.29%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 2.2%. Markets got a lift after Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Crude fell more than 4%, hitting a three-month low. That puts pressure off equities—as lower oil can take some heat out of inflation, ease bond yields, and help lift growth stock valuations.
15 June 2026
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Futures climb as oil drops after Iran deal; traders watching Fed meeting

Futures climb as oil drops after Iran deal; traders watching Fed meeting

Stocks futures rallied early Monday on news that Washington and Tehran struck a preliminary deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The route is vital for oil shipments. Dow E-minis traded up 480 points, or 0.94%, at 04:45 a.m. ET. S&P 500 E-minis added 95.75 points, or 1.29%. Nasdaq 100 E-minis rose 653.75 points, or 2.2%, per Reuters. MarketWatch reported Dow futures aimed for a roughly 500-point jump right after news broke of the tentative deal.
15 June 2026
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Fed, Oil Prices, and SpaceX Draw Attention Prior to Tuesday’s Open

Fed, Oil Prices, and SpaceX Draw Attention Prior to Tuesday’s Open

U.S. stocks look a bit steadier heading into Tuesday’s June 16 open, but caution is still the mood. The S&P 500 ended Friday at 7,431.46, up 0.50%. The Dow closed at 51,202.26 for a 0.70% gain. The Nasdaq added 0.31% to 25,888.84. Those gains helped after the market’s recent swings. Two main worries stay in play: higher oil prices and what the incoming Fed leadership might do. Brent crude traded at $86.80. The 10-year Treasury yield was near 4.48%, Reuters market data showed. Both will matter for where stocks go next.
15 June 2026
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Mortgage Rates Stay Close to Highest Levels Since 2026, Refinance Borrowers Eye Fed

Mortgage Rates Stay Close to Highest Levels Since 2026, Refinance Borrowers Eye Fed

• The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.57% in Bankrate’s latest Sunday reading, with 30-year refinance deals at 6.69%.• Freddie Mac pegged its weekly average at 6.52%. Mortgage application numbers moved higher even as rates stayed choppy.• Borrowers are deciding between locking in rates and looking for better offers ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting set for June 16–17.
14 June 2026
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S&P 500 Looks to Fed Meeting, Retail Reports for Direction

S&P 500 Looks to Fed Meeting, Retail Reports for Direction

Stocks are coming into the new week still holding onto gains but with a key Fed decision on tap. The Dow climbed 353.51 points, or 0.70%, to end at 51,202.26 Friday. The S&P 500 finished up 0.50% at 7,431.46, and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.31% to 25,888.84. Easing oil, optimism over a possible U.S.-Iran pact, and the much-anticipated SpaceX IPO moved markets.
14 June 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow log gains with Fed meeting ahead

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow log gains with Fed meeting ahead

Stocks bounced to finish the week stronger, with investors weighing lower oil prices, steady demand for tech and other growth names, and a pickup in inflation worries. The S&P 500 added 37.16 points, or 0.5%, Friday, ending at 7,431.46. The Dow climbed 353.51 points, or 0.7%, to 51,202.26. The Nasdaq was up 79.18 points, or 0.3%, at 25,888.84. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 0.6%, Dow up 0.7%, Nasdaq up 0.7%, and the Russell 2000 outperformed with a 3.9% jump.
13 June 2026
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