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US stocks edged higher on a critical day for markets, as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s 10-2 decision to hold interest rates steady and earnings results from Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOG) loomed.

US stocks were mixed ahead of a critical day for markets, with a Fed decision and earnings results from Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOG) on deck.

US stock futures were mixed ahead of a critical day for markets, with a Fed decision and earnings results from Microsoft (MSFT) and Alphabet (GOOG) on deck.

SINGAPORE, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose and bonds stabilised at the start of trading on Wednesday following Wall Street’s gain as early indications from the corporate earnings season pointed to strong profits for global ‌companies and bolstered investor confidence.

US stocks climbed on Tuesday as oil prices eased and bond yields declined. Chip stocks trimmed losses, and investors turned their focus to a slew of earnings out this week.

US stocks are set for a firmer open, with sentiment leaning risk on as investors focus on a clear upswing in American factory activity. The key driver this morning is stronger than expected industrial and capacity data.

Bath & Body Works BBWI, Fair Isaac FICO, Wipro WIT, Infosys INFY, and TransUnion TRU were the top performers among US-listed stocks covered by Morningstar analysts.

US stock futures continued to march higher as a global bond sell-off and soaring diesel costs haven’t dented investors’ optimism over upcoming earnings and the artificial intelligence boom.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a more than two-year high last week, sending mortgage applications down for the third consecutive week.

The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan rose to 6.95% this week, up from 6.76% last week and 6.26% one year ago.