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US stock futures rise on tech earnings as Fed turns hawkish and oil spikes
Economy
Published on 30 April 2026
Fed held rates but signaled tougher moves
US stock futures edged higher as investors tracked tech-led gains and AI-linked trading, even as crude surged on Iran war concerns. The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged but leaned hawkish, shifting expectations for future policy. With multiple central bank decisions and megacap earnings ahead, markets are bracing for sharper swings.
- US equity futures climbed, led by tech giants and AI trade
- Oil jumped amid rising Iran war uncertainty
- Fed held rates steady but signaled a hawkish tilt
- Traders face volatility from upcoming central bank decisions
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