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Wall Street futures hold steady as investors await Fed decision with inflation risks in focus
U.S. stock futures were little changed as markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, with investors weighing inflation risks, rate-path signals, and earnings guidance.
Crypto holds steady as Middle East tensions rise; UAE venues operate normally
Digital assets avoided operational fallout in the UAE despite heightened Iran-related risks, keeping crypto markets orderly while investors track rates, inflation, and liquidity conditions.
Fed set to hold rates as investors focus on projections and Powell’s guidance
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged on Wednesday, shifting attention to updated economic projections and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference for clues on the timing and pace of any future policy moves.
Kospi outperforms Asia peers as investors parse Japan trade figures and brace for Fed rate call
South Korea’s Kospi led regional equity gains while traders weighed Japan’s latest trade data and positioned for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Focus centered on inflation, rates, and cross-asset volatility amid persistent Middle East risks.
Oil climbs as UAE energy assets hit and tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz
Fresh disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz lifted crude prices and refocused investors on supply risk, shipping security and inflation as markets weighed potential knock-on effects across stocks, credit and ETFs.
Orlando Bravo pushes back on private-markets gloom, says AI is separating software winners from losers
Thoma Bravo’s Orlando Bravo rejects the idea that private markets are strained, arguing AI-led disruption is favoring specialist investors in software despite higher rates and a tougher exit backdrop.
Lululemon beats Q4 but trims 2026 outlook as proxy fight and tariffs squeeze margins
Lululemon topped fourth-quarter expectations but guided 2026 sales and profit below consensus, citing a proxy battle and tariff headwinds that could pressure margins.
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