U.S. stocks rise as Fed signals more rate hikes; key earnings and inflation data ahead.

U.S. stock markets closed higher last week with the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all posting gains amid ongoing concerns about inflation and Federal Reserve policy. The Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points in September and indicated at least one more hike is likely this year. Investors are focused on upcoming economic data including Core PCE inflation, employment reports, and corporate earnings from companies like Nike, Progress Software, and Accenture. These factors will guide market direction as traders watch for signals on future Fed moves and economic health.

As of September 27, 2026, at 22:51 WIB, Accenture (ACN) trades at USD 176.11 with a 1-day decline of 0.73% on Pluang. Nike (NKE) is priced at USD 35.75, down 0.67% for the day, with a high sell order activity of 94%. These figures highlight cautious investor sentiment as markets await key economic reports and Fed guidance this week.