Mar 18, 2026
Markets Climb Ahead of Fed—Watch the Close Closely
The market is heading into Fed Day with stock index futures higher in the pre-market, while commodities are mostly lower. Although no rate change is expected, markets are likely to react to the Fed’s commentary, with volatility expected to increase after 2:30 PM. The VIX has pulled back slightly, supporting higher stock prices, but remains elevated, suggesting investors are still cautious.Major
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