Stocks Climb as Oil Retreat Tempers Fed Jitters

The Nasdaq and S and P 500 rose following a two-day slide driven by lower oil prices. Investors awaited the Federal Reserve interest rate decision amid elevated yields.

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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 15, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 climbed during the midday session on September 16, lifted by falling oil prices as investors awaited an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The advance follows a two-day slide across major U.S. indexes. Traders are pricing in a 91% probability of a rate increase.

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