Stock futures are flat as traders look ahead to Federal Reserve interest rate decision: Live updates
Published on March 17, 2026.
Stock futures are flat as traders await the Federal Reserve's rate policy decision. Major U.S. stock averages rose but closed off their highs of the session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 19 points, S&P 500 futures dropped 0.04%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.02%. Major oil prices also rose, with West Texas Intermediate futures advancing nearly 3% to close at $96.21. Investors are now looking ahead to the Fed's interest rate decision, expected to be kept steady in a range between 3.5% to 3.75%.
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