S&P Futures Rise as Oil Prices Drop Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
September S&P 500 E-Mini futures rose by +0.26% on Wednesday, supported by a decline in oil prices and easing inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision expected later this week. The price of WTI crude fell over -2%, following an increase in U.S. oil inventories reported by the American Petroleum Institute. Despite lower oil prices stabilizing investor sentiment, ongoing geopolitical tensions — including a pipeline closure in Saudi Arabia and Houthi militant advances near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait — remain concerns for energy supply stability. Meanwhile, Treasury yields dipped slightly to 4.99%, as investors adjusted expectations around inflation following recent market volatility driven by rising oil prices. The Fed is widely expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point at its policy meeting today, with futures pricing in a 92.5% probability of such an increase. Market participants will closely watch the central bank's updated economic projections and statements from Chairman Kevin Warsh for clues on whether this rate hike signals the start of a broader tightening cycle.
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