U.S. stock futures showed modest gains on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. The S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%, the Nasdaq-100 futures increased by 0.3%, and Dow futures climbed 31 points, or 0.1%. The market's focus was on the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy update, with traders bracing for potential volatility. Wall Street opened higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.2%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.33%, and the Nasdaq Composite rising 0.5%. This movement came ahead of the Fed's decision, amid concerns over trade policies and their economic impact. The dollar also strengthened, reflecting investor caution. The VIX, a measure of market volatility, dipped as investors prepared for the Fed's announcement. The Federal Reserve's decision was widely anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged, with the market expecting no immediate changes to the current rate range of 4.25% to 4.5%. Investors were keen on the Fed's quarterly forecasts and any comments from Chair Jerome Powell regarding the impact of President Trump's economic policies on growth and inflation. European shares experienced a slight decline, while Asian markets were mixed. The broader market sentiment was influenced by geopolitical developments and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note edged lower to 4.29%. Tesla stock also saw gains on the day.