Pre-Market Report – Tuesday 17 December: US markets mixed | Fed in focus still

The Nasdaq Composite rose to a record, aided by a rally in tech, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The tech-heavy index gained 1.24% to 20,173.89, while the S&P 500 added 0.38%, closing at 6,074.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, losing 110.58 points, or 0.25%, to end at 43,717.48. The 30-stock Dow fell for an eighth day, marking its longest run of losses since 2018.ASX SPI down 14 - WBC CFO Retires - Bitcoin hits US$106kWhy not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert market insights and manage your investments with confidence.Ready to invest in yourself? Join the Marcus Today community.