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Stock futures rise as Microsoft jumps after earnings; traders hope to recover from Fed Day sell-off: Live updates

Microsoft's earnings lift futures as traders eye a Fed hold and Asian market dip

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Coverage from Yahoo Finance highlighted that U.S. equities were largely muted as investors counted down to the Fed verdict and awaited additional tech earnings reports. Bloomberg.com, meanwhile, focused on the Asian session, reporting that regional indexes were set to decline and noting the Federal Reserve’s indication that rates would stay on hold.

Both outlets framed the day’s activity around the pending policy announcement. Going forward, market observers will watch the Fed’s verdict later today for confirmation of the hold stance and any accompanying commentary.

Subsequent technology earnings releases will be monitored for additional price action, and the performance of Asian stocks will be tracked to gauge the ripple effect of the Fed decision across time zones. The interplay of policy and earnings data will shape short‑term market direction.

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Quick answers

Why did Microsoft’s stock jump?

Microsoft’s earnings report was cited as the trigger for its share price increase in the live updates.

What is the Federal Reserve expected to decide?

Coverage indicates the Fed is expected to keep interest rates on hold during its upcoming verdict.

What is the outlook for Asian markets today?

Bloomberg.com reported that Asian stocks are set to fall ahead of the Fed’s decision.

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