U.S. Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision and Big Tech Earnings

U.S. equity futures remained largely unchanged on Tuesday evening as market participants await two major catalysts: the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and upcoming earnings reports from megacap technology firms Alphabet and Microsoft. While the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 futures hovered near flat levels, previous trading sessions saw gains driven by a rally in semiconductor stocks following news of significant financing for Broadcom to support Anthropic's infrastructure needs. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain interest rates within the 3.75% to 4% range during its two-day policy meeting. Investors are closely watching Chairman Kevin Warsh for signals regarding future monetary policy shifts. Simultaneously, the market remains focused on the 'AI trade,' with upcoming earnings from major tech players expected to provide clarity on the financial sustainability and growth trajectory of artificial intelligence investments.

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