Market Sentiment Before the Fed
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes traded higher ahead of Wednesday's market open. The rally reflects Wall Street's anticipation as investors await two critical events: the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision and a press conference by Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Economic Data and Corporate Moves
In addition to monetary policy news, key inflation data is due ahead of the open, setting the stage for further market volatility. On the corporate front, Rocket Lab (RKLB) emerged as an early loser on the stock market today, contrasting with the broader index gains.
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Published: Mar 18, 2026
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