Stocks push higher ahead of Fed rate decision.

U.S. stocks push higher for a second consecutive session, led by Nasdaq futures, alongside mixed domestic economic data. In commodities, copper and gold advance while silver pulls back, and the dollar strengthens. Meanwhile, markets monitor elections in Israel and potential implications for regional conflict and the Middle East risk premium in crude oil. In rates, the CME Group FedWatch Tool prices a high probability that the Federal Open Market Committee holds rates steady tomorrow, while traders price elevated odds of a December rate hike. Finally, Bob previews a heavy slate of corporate earnings and key international data releases.