Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures edged higher Wednesday ahead of Fed Chair Janet Yellen testimony to Congress.
The Dow futures was up 0.14% at 7:15 ET. TheDJI closed flat overnight.
The S&P 500 futures gained 0.15%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.26%.
Investors are looking for guidance on the path of U.S. rates in Yellen's testimony.
They will also look for any details on the planned tapering of the Fed's balance sheet.
Fed member Lael Brainard Tuesday hinted a third rate hike this year might hinge on the path for inflation.
The market odds of a December hike currently stand at under 50%.
The dollar index was flat as Trump's eldest son became embroiled in the probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential race.
Oil jumped as API data showed a big drop in U.S. crude stocks. EIA inventories ahead.