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U.S. market response to Federal Reserve policy

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U.S. stock market futures initially recovered following the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike of 2023. During this period, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a commitment to controlling inflation through potentially prolonged restrictive monetary policy, which helped stabilize market volatility. By late September, U.S. stock futures showed mixed results following record highs. Market sentiment shifted as inflation fears receded and Powell expressed a goal to return to a strong economy while downplaying immediate inflation risks. Other factors influencing market movement included geopolitical developments, such as the U.S. blacklisting seven Chinese supercomputing entities, and mixed performance across Asian markets. By late September 2026, Wall Street futures indicated a positive opening as investors awaited a critical U.S. employment report. Market participants anticipated job growth figures between 84,000 and 85,000, a significant decrease from the 162,000 reported in August. This upcoming data is expected to influence Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions, as a stronger-than-expected report could increase pressure on the Fed to maintain or raise interest rates. This uncertainty has contributed to high yields on U.S. Treasury bonds, with the 10-year yield reaching levels not seen since 2002. Additionally, individual corporate news has impacted markets, including Nike shares falling nearly 11% due to expected revenue declines in the Chinese market, and ON Semiconductor rising 6.1% following an agreement to acquire Synaptics for $5.7 billion.

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