Dow futures modestly higher as investors await Fed meeting

U.S. stock index futures were marginally higher on Wednesday morning, as investors wait to hear from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

The U.S. President, when asked Tuesday whether he wants to remove Jay Powell from his position, said "Let's see what he does."U.S. stock index futures

At around 01:30 a.m. ET, Dow futures rose 10 points, indicating a positive open of more than 33 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both slightly higher too.

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