Market Braces for Fed Decision as Oil Volatility and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Futures

U.S. stock futures are showing signs of caution on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, as investors balance a significant rebound in tech shares against a renewed spike in global energy prices and the start of a critical Federal Reserve policy meeting. While the major indexes posted their best performance in weeks during Monday’s session, the early morning momentum has cooled as geopolitical risks in the Middle East continue to dominate the narrative.Premarket Activity and Index PerformanceAs of 7:30 AM ET, futures ...