Stock market today: Live updates
Stock futures rose Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, widely expected to hold steady. The focus will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments, particularly regarding how rising oil prices (with crude hitting multi-month highs) might affect inflation and future policy. While geopolitical tensions and AI sector concerns persist, analysts note that a solid economy, reasonable valuations, and strong corporate earnings are providing underlying support for U.S. stocks. Traders are also watching for February’s producer price index data and earnings from Micron Technology after the bell.
