Today’s stock market influenced by Federal Reserve meeting and tech earnings reports.

In the constantly shifting landscape of global stock markets, U.S. stock futures showed little movement as investors awaited decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates and the earnings reports of tech giants Microsoft and Meta. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 edged up by 0.1 percent, while those associated with the Nasdaq 100 rose by 0.2 percent.

The previous day saw a decline in stocks, breaking the S&P 500’s six-day record streak. Trade discussions between the U.S. and China ended without an extension of the current tariff pause. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that President Trump would soon make a decision on tariffs. Job openings also decreased, setting the stage for the upcoming July jobs report.

The Federal Reserve began its two-day policy meeting, with an interest rate decision expected on Wednesday. Analysts anticipate no change in rates, but investors are closely monitoring the Fed’s comments, particularly Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks on the possibility of rate cuts later in the year. In addition, tech giants Microsoft and Meta are slated to report their earnings after the markets close on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon are scheduled to release their results the following day. The Fed’s preferred inflation metric, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, is also set for publication.

While global markets sent mixed signals, traders remained focused on trade negotiations and corporate earnings reports. Asian markets showed cautious optimism, with most stock indexes posting slight gains despite uncertainties following the U.S.-China talks. European markets opened higher, driven by positive earnings from major companies and ongoing trade developments.

Investor attention is primarily focused on the Fed’s upcoming policy statement, potential rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and trade uncertainties, particularly between the U.S. and China. Corporate earnings reports, especially from tech giants, are closely watched as they heavily influence global benchmarks. Traders across major regions are positioning their portfolios carefully as they await clarity on interest rates, inflation, and trade policies.