Key Facts
• On September 15, U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 surpassing 6,600.
• Tesla shares increased by 3.6%, recovering earlier losses this year.
• Alphabet’s market cap exceeded $3 trillion for the first time.
• Economists widely expect a 0.25% rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting.
• U.S. Treasury yields fell across all maturities, nearing yearly lows.
• The Federal Reserve is expected to announce further rate cuts in October and December.
• Gold prices hit a record high of $3,685.64 per ounce, continuing a four-week rally.
• Oil prices rose, with WTI crude closing at $63.30 per barrel, up 1%.
• The U.S. and China reached an agreement to maintain TikTok’s U.S. operations.
• Economists are monitoring inflation and labor market data for future rate decisions.
• The Federal Reserve will release updated economic and interest rate forecasts on September 17.
• Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure supported oil price increases.
• The U.S. dollar index dropped to its lowest level since July 24, 2025.
Summary
U.S. markets rallied on September 15, with the S&P 500 surpassing 6,600, driven by expectations of a 0.25% rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting. Tesla shares rose 3.6%, while Alphabet’s market cap exceeded $3 trillion. Treasury yields fell, and gold prices reached a record high of $3,685.64 per ounce. Oil prices also climbed, supported by geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. The Federal Reserve is expected to announce further rate cuts in October and December, with updated economic forecasts to be released on September 17. Economists are closely monitoring inflation and labor market data for future monetary policy decisions. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar weakened, and the U.S. and China reached an agreement on TikTok’s U.S. operations.
