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US stocks inch up as investors brace for earnings and the Fed rate call
Economy
Published on 27 April 2026
A quiet start while markets await the Fed
US stocks edged higher in a cautious opening, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipping up modestly amid muted trading. Investors are weighing fresh record highs and preparing for a packed week of earnings, key economic data, and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to hover as a risk factor.
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained slightly in a subdued session
- Markets are focused on a heavy earnings and economic data week
- The Fed rate decision is driving investor caution
- Middle East geopolitical tensions remain a backdrop risk
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