Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?

U.S. stock futures are trending higher early Thursday as investors digest the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate hike and a hawkish outlook, alongside escalating global tensions. The Polymarket (CRYPTO: POL) crowd is heavily bullish for the Sept. 17 trading session. The “S&P 500 (SPX) Up or Down on September 17?” contract currently reflects an 80% chance of a higher open. Why That Number Matters Traders are navigating post-Fed market reactions alongside persistent geopolitical pressures: Positive Index Futures: Equity futures are pointing to a green open across major benchmarks. Dow Jones futures rose 0.56%. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.52%. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.58%, and Russell 2000 futures ticked up 0.50%. The Fed’s Hawkish Hike & Iran’s Response: The Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate hike ...