Mon Sep 15 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Key Fed Meeting

**New York, NY – September 15th** – U.S. stock futures are holding steady in pre-market trading this Monday, following a mixed close on Friday that saw the Nasdaq Composite reach a new record high. Investors are now focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting scheduled for Wednesday, where potential interest rate cuts are expected.

As of 1:48 a.m. EDT, futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and S&P 500 Index (SPX) were all showing slight gains, up 0.10%, 0.08%, and 0.09% respectively.

Friday’s trading saw the S&P 500 and Dow Jones taking a minor dip as investors took profits on some of the week’s best-performing stocks. However, strong performance from a select few large-cap companies propelled the Nasdaq 100 to its fourth consecutive record high.

Looking at the past week’s performance, all three major indexes finished in positive territory, fueled by growing anticipation of interest rate reductions. The Dow gained 0.95%, the S&P 500 rose 1.59% marking its fifth positive week in the last six, and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 1.86% for its second straight week of gains.

The week ahead is dominated by the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy meeting. Recent indicators suggesting a softening job market and easing inflation have bolstered expectations of a rate cut. Current market sentiment suggests a 96% probability of a quarter-point cut, with a less likely scenario of a more aggressive reduction.

While the bulk of the Q2 2025 earnings season has concluded, several key companies are still slated to report this week. Investors will be closely watching the financial performance of General Mills (GIS), FedEx (FDX), Lennar (LEN), and Darden Restaurants (DRI).

The week promises to be a significant one for market direction, with the Fed’s decision on interest rates likely to be the key driving force. Investors are urged to stay informed on all macro-economic events using reliable resources.

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