Investing.com – U.S. stocks higher early Wednesday ahead of Fed rate decision.
FOMC expected to keep Fed funds target rate on hold; may signal year-end hike.
The DJI was up 0.49% at 09:45 ET, while the S&P 500 gained 0.45%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite was up 0.41%.
U.S. 2-year Treasury yield touches 0.8% on outside chance of rate hike.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was up 0.84% at $57.29 after raising dividend, new $40 bn share buyback.