5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Tuesday
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Tuesday
Aaron McDadeTue, September 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM UTC
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Major indexes fell Monday, as the stock market got off to a sluggish start this week after posting losses last week.Credit: Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images
Stock futures are slightly lower this morning as bond yields and oil prices continue rising; the yield on the 10-year Treasury hit its highest level since 2007; the Fed’s policy committee is set to begin a two-day meeting, with a decision on interest rates coming tomorrow afternoon; bitcoin is falling ahead of a key Senate vote on a bill that would introduce new regulations to the crypto sector; and shares of Dave & Buster’s are plunging after a weak earnings report. Here’s what you today.
Stock Futures Slip as Oil Prices, Bond Yields Rise
Stock futures pointing to a lower open Tuesday as the market extends its sluggish start to the week. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were down 0.2% recently, while Nasdaq futures slipped 0.1%. The major indexes closed lower yesterday, led by a decline in tech stocks after AI company CEOs over the weekend suggested development of the technology should be slowed owing to safety concerns. Stock market sentiment has taken a hit owing to a steady rise in Treasury yields and oil prices, which were higher once again this morning. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was above 5.00% at its highest level since 2007 (more on that below), while WTI crude oil futures rose 1% to $102 per barrel. Bitcoin was trading at $76,800, down from yesterday’s high of $79,300, ahead of a key Congressional vote on a bill to regulate the industry (read more below). Gold futures were down less than 1% at $4,325 an ounce,
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2007
Worries about inflation and rising debt have driven a sell-off in government bonds in recent weeks, sending yields to their highest point in years. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which affects interest rates on consumer loans, was at 5.01% recently, after reaching as high as 5.04% earlier today, matching levels last seen in July 2007, when U.S. financial markets were in the midst of a growing housing crisis. The 30-year yield is trading at 5.37%, approaching its June 2007 peak of just under 5.40%. If the 30-year surpasses that mark, it would make for a new high since June 2004. Treasury yields are closely monitored as they can have a direct impact on the economy, notably on the housing market. Rates on 30-year mortgages are at their highest levels in more than a year, which makes homeowners who locked in lower rates unlikely to sell and raises costs for prospective home buyers.
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Fed Set to Begin Two-Day Meeting on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s policy committee is scheduled to kick off a two-day meeting today, amid expectations that the central bank will raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has said repeatedly since taking the helm in May that fighting inflation is his top priority, and recent data has confirmed that inflation is running well above the Fed’s target. The Federal Open Market Committee’s decision is slated to be announced Wednesday afternoon, along with the committee’s quarterly economic projections. Warsh is scheduled to give a press conference following the announcement, where investors will be looking for clues on future rate moves. That said, Warsh has made clear that he doesn’t believe the Fed should be providing guidance to financial markets on where rates could be headed.
Bitcoin Down Ahead of Key Senate Vote on Crypto Bill
A major crypto bill faces an important test today, my colleague Crystal Kim writes. The Clarity Act, which would establish new regulations for the industry, faces a cloture vote in the Senate today, and would need 60 votes to move through to receive a full floor vote. Uncertainty remains around the bill’s future as Democrats have pushed for a clause that would require lawmakers to divest stakes in crypto assets like the ones that have massively boosted the wealth of President Trump and his family during his second term. Passage through a cloture vote could be taken as a positive sign and boost bitcoin prices, which have recently pulled back after peaking above $81,000 earlier this month. Bitcoin was trading just below $77,000 this morning, while a number of crypto-related stocks—including Strategy (MSTR), Coinbase (COIN), Robinhood (HOOD) and Circle (CRCL)—were also in the red ahead of the opening bell.
Dave & Buster’s Stock Slumps on Weak Results
Shares of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) are tumbling after the restaurant and arcade operator’s latest results came in short of estimates. After last night’s closing bell, the company said it generated $544.1 million in second quarter revenue, down 2% year-over-year when analysts had been expecting sales to come in roughly flat. Dave & Buster’s also reported a surprise adjusted loss of 27 cents per share, well below the 22 cents per share profit that analysts were looking for. Shares were down 13% in recent premarket trading, furthering their recent decline to their lowest point since early 2020, when COVID-19 upended the company’s business model.
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