Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady in countdown to Fed decision, AI earnings test

Stock index futures showed modest gains on Wednesday as markets prepared for multiple catalysts including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement and earnings reports from major technology firms.
S&P 500 futures advanced 0.2%, while Nasdaq-100 futures climbed 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures declined 0.2% as crude oil prices moved higher following military tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude gained nearly 4% to trade above $85 per barrel after Iran conducted wh