US stocks are set to open slightly higher on Wednesday as investors react to oil price fluctuations and brace for the Federal Reserve decision and forecasts later in the day. Futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq were all up around 0.1%, down from gains of 0.3-4% earlier, after oil prices hardened.
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US stocks opened higher on Monday as Wall Street attempted to rebound from a difficult week, while oil prices retreated after a sharp rally driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 305 points, or 0.66%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.9%.
US stock futures edged higher ahead of a busy week for policy decisions and corporate earnings, with investors tracking several notable companies before and after Monday's session. The Federal Reserve's rate decision and fresh inflation data later in the week add to a backdrop of volatile energy markets and heightened geopolitical risk.
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In the latest trading session, Dow Inc. (DOW) closed at $36.62, marking a -2.55% move from the previous day.
The US indices all look as if they are trying to turn things around on Friday, as traders look to take advantage of “cheap stocks.”
S&P 500 futures are pointing +0.37% higher ahead of Friday's open, a modest recovery attempt after the index shed 1.52% on Thursday flirts with $100 a barrel pricing.
8am: Dow Jones set to rise as oil cools off Wall Street is expected to open higher after a volatile trading week as the conflict in the Middle East nears the end of its second week. Futures for the Dow Jones are pointing to a 0.4% gain when the market opens, with those for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq close behind.