1. Fed leaves way clear for December rate hike
Wednesday’s Fed statement said officials might make a decision to act on rates at their December meeting
2. U.S. third quarter GDP due before the opening bell
GDP report expected to show growth of 1.6%, slowing from 3.9% in the second quarter
3. Global markets mostly lower after hawkish Fed
Asian and European stocks broadly lower, U.S. futures point to lower open
4. U.S. earnings season continues
Starbucks (O:SBUX), LinkedIn, Expedia (O:EXPE), Electronic Arts (O:EA)
and Western Union to report earnings after the bell
5. Gold, oil take a hit from stronger dollar