Market Anticipation Builds Ahead of Fed's Decision

As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its monetary policy decision, US stock futures have seen a notable increase. This pivotal meeting follows President Donald Trump's recent imposition of reciprocal tariffs and his public calls for interest rate cuts, adding layers of anticipation among investors.

Trade Talks Fuel Optimism

Investor sentiment is also buoyed by the upcoming high-level trade discussions between US officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and their Chinese counterparts. These talks are seen as a potential turning point in easing the ongoing trade tensions between the two economic powerhouses.

Market Movements

Early Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.68%, or 282 points, while the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 also posted gains of 0.67% and 0.70%, respectively. Meanwhile, the euro remained steady against the dollar, trading at $1.13676.