Wall Street futures steady ahead of Fed’s interest rate verdict
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-18 06:19:00
U.S. stock index futures rose before the Federal Reserve’s decision, while Israel-Iran conflict continued with new missile strikes. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5%, with focus on combating rising prices. Money markets show expectations of rate cuts by 2025. Markets are on edge over potential U.S. military involvement in the conflict. President Trump is considering options, including joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Dow E-minis up 0.21%, S&P 500 E-minis up 0.28%, Nasdaq 100 E-minis up 0.35%. Jobless claims data and premarket movers like Tesla and Circle Internet also in focus.
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