U.S. stock markets opened modestly higher on Wednesday as traders weighed hopes for renewed U.S.-China trade dialogue and awaited the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy statement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose around 85 points at the open, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each added roughly 0.3%, extending a cautiously optimistic tone in early trading.
Investor focus remains sharply fixed on the Fed, with no rate change expected but with close scrutiny on Chair Jerome Powell’s commentary for signs of future monetary direction. The central bank is navigating a landscape of mixed signals—moderating inflation on one hand, and resilient labour market strength on the other.
Technology shares led the early gains, boosted by strong earnings from Advanced Micro Devices, which climbed after reporting upbeat results in its data centre segment. Disney also impressed, jumping over 6% following better-than-expected earnings, aided by improved performance in its theme park division and a rebound in streaming subscriptions.
However, Uber shares fell more than 4% after revenue numbers disappointed despite earnings exceeding forecasts. The broader transport sector lagged slightly as a result.
Treasury yields edged higher, with the 10-year note yielding 4.33%, signalling cautious optimism in bond markets. Oil prices also firmed, with WTI crude rising above $78 per barrel. Meanwhile, Bitcoin recovered to trade near $97,000 after earlier declines.
While markets appear stable, volatility may return later in the day depending on the Fed’s tone and any developments from U.S.-China trade meetings scheduled for the weekend.
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