--- title: "Dow futures advance 619 points after Fed rate hike" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/dow-futures-advance-619-points-after-fed-rate-hike" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/dow-futures-advance-619-points-after-fed-rate-hike" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/dow-futures-advance-619-points-after-fed-rate-hike.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/dow-futures-advance-619-points-after-fed-rate-hike" category: "Business & Economy" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-17T13:05:16.194Z" source_reported: "2026-09-17T12:32:21.366Z" updated: "2026-09-17T13:05:16.194Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 59 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-17T13:00:30.921419+00:00" --- # Dow futures advance 619 points after Fed rate hike *Treasury yields drop and oil prices fall as markets attempt to recover from previous day's losses.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to named bodies and supported by economic data, but relies on anonymous sourcing for oil price movements. - Craft 59 of 100, higher is better. Reports on economic data and market movements, with some discussion of company-specific news. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a rebound, but the body details a more measured recovery after a Fed-induced sell-off. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 619 points, or 1.2%, on Thursday. - The 10-year Treasury yield fell below 5% to 4.951%. - U.S. crude oil prices dropped 2%, trading below $100 per barrel. - Initial jobless claims for the week ending September 12 totaled 196,000, a decrease from the previous period. Stock futures advanced on Thursday, with traders seeking to recoup losses from the prior session that were influenced by the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 619 points, or 1.2%. The 10-year Treasury yield declined to 4.951%, moving below the 5% mark. U.S. crude oil traded 2% lower, falling below $100 per barrel. Economic data released on Thursday showed a decrease in initial jobless claims. For the week ending September 12, filings for unemployment benefits totaled 196,000, down 10,000 from the prior week. Separately, building permits in August decreased by 2.7% from July, totaling 1.394 million. ## Lennar's earnings fall short of expectations Homebuilder Lennar reported earnings of $1.19 per share for the third quarter, which was below the $1.28 expected by analysts. Revenue for the quarter was $8.05 billion, also below the consensus estimate of $8.23 billion. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention the decrease in initial jobless claims or the decline in building permits in August. The left-rated reports and centre-rated reports included these economic data points. ## Who covered it Shares of the 9 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 44% (4) - Centre: 34% (3) - Right: 22% (2) 2 of 11 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-17T13:00:30.921419+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-17T13:15:57.564Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Reports from the left-rated outlets focused on the market's attempt to recover following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike. They highlighted the advance in Dow Jones Industrial Average futures and the subsequent drop in Treasury yields and oil prices. The decrease in initial jobless claims and the decline in building permits were also noted. The full report from CNBC detailed the gains in technology stocks, mentioning specific companies like Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft, and attributed the market's move to these sectors. It also provided context on the Federal Reserve's decision and included commentary from UBS Global Wealth Management. The report also detailed specific company news, including Generac's deal with Amazon and Lennar's earnings. ### Centre - The centre-rated reports from Bloomberg and Quartz highlighted the rebound in U.S. stock futures following the Federal Reserve's rate increase. They noted that falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields were contributing factors to the market's recovery. KULR-TV also mentioned the climb in U.S. futures as Wall Street looked to rebound after previous day losses, referencing the Fed's action on inflation. ### Right - The right-rated digests from Daily Jefferson County Union and plaindealerin.com focused on the climb in U.S. futures as the market sought to recover from losses after the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years. They mentioned that futures for the S&P 500 rose on Thursday. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 5 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 4 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-17/us-stocks-primed-to-rebound-from-fed-day-slump-as-futures-rally) — US Stocks Primed to Rebound From Fed Day Slump as Futures Rally - [FXStreet](https://fxstreet.com/news//dow-jones-futures-gain-as-oil-slide-offsets-fed-rate-hike-jitters-202609170813) — Dow Jones futures gain as oil slide offsets Fed rate hike jitters - [KULR-TV](https://kulr8.com/news/national/us-futures-climb-after-fed-takes-a-hawkish-turn-on-inflation/article_7444561c-c8b3-5158-9ddc-4e77059315b6.html) — US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation - [Enid News & Eagle](https://enidnews.com/region/us-futures-climb-after-fed-takes-a-hawkish-turn-on-inflation/article_d77ad9f3-f67f-5bb3-a5dd-99d5da401781.html) — US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation - [Daily Jefferson County Union](https://dailyunion.com/news/nation_world/us-futures-climb-after-fed-takes-a-hawkish-turn-on-inflation/article_c7437257-726c-556d-8d4b-c8ea87517a07.html) — US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation - [SooLeader.com](https://sooleader.com/michigan-news-ap/us-futures-climb-after-fed-takes-a-hawkish-turn-on-inflation-12789290) — US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation - [The Daily Star](https://thedailystar.com/news/national/us-futures-climb-after-fed-takes-a-hawkish-turn-on-inflation/article_25a44f0d-ec4d-5267-aee3-dd4f9e7ade18.html) — US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation - [plaindealerin.com](https://plaindealerin.com/news/wire/us-futures-climb-after-fed-takes-a-hawkish-turn-on-inflation/article_4f606d5f-d3e6-5693-9234-999d0f40ca41.html) — US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation - [Quartz](https://qz.com/dow-futures-rise-fed-rate-hike-market-recovery-091726) — Dow futures rise 400 points after Fed rate hike selloff - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/332eed9b3108466d) — Stock Futures Rebound as Wall Street Buys the Dip Following Fed Selloff - [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/09/16/stock-market-today-live-updates.html) — Dow futures rise 400 points as market tries to recover after Fed sell-off: Live updates ## Questions **How much did Dow futures advance on Thursday?** Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 619 points, or 1.2%, on Thursday. This rise indicated a market attempt to recover from losses experienced in the previous session following a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. **What happened to Treasury yields and oil prices?** The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.951%, moving below the 5% threshold. U.S. crude oil traded 2% lower, falling below $100 per barrel. These movements contributed to the broader market's recovery. **What were the latest jobless claims figures?** Initial jobless claims for the week ending September 12 totaled 196,000. This figure represented a decrease of 10,000 from the prior period, suggesting a slight improvement in the labor market. **How did Lennar perform in its latest earnings report?** Homebuilder Lennar reported earnings of $1.19 per share for the third quarter, falling short of the $1.28 expected by analysts. The company's revenue also came in below expectations. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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