Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq Futures Gain Ahead Of Powell's Last Speech As Fed Chair
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday, following Tuesday’s lower close. Futures of the major benchmark indices were higher. Investors will be closely watching the Federal Reserve’s decision to gauge how the central bank is navigating interest rates amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. Additionally, Jerome Powell's news conference at 2:30 p.m. ET is widely considered to be his last as chair of the Fed.

