Stock Futures Slide, Oil Rises Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

U.S. stock futures are sliding as investors react to calls for slowing AI development and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Simultaneously, oil prices are rising as the market anticipates the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision. These combined factors are creating volatility across financial markets, with traders weighing geopolitical risks and regulatory concerns regarding artificial intelligence alongside the expected monetary policy shift from the Fed to determine the next direction for global equities.