Stock futures are slightly higher ahead of key Fed policy decision

(CNBC) Stock futures were higher on Wednesday morning as investors brace for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision at the conclusion of its meeting. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.33% and 0.42%, respectively. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were also up 0.2%. In regular trading, the major stock averages ended the day lower after job openings in September showed a resilient labor market. The Dow fell about 79 points, or 0.2%. The S&P 500 lost 0.41%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.89%.

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