US equity futures rose, driven by tech giants and AI trade, while oil prices surged amid escalating Iran war uncertainty. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, revealing a hawkish tilt, as traders navigate a volatile market with upcoming central bank decisions and megacap earnings.
Fed officials give hints on rate decision as markets cut October rate hike odds
Fed officials tempered expectations for an October rate hike after Philip Jefferson and John Williams stressed patience and data dependence. Markets sharply reduced hike odds,