Dow futures soar ahead of Fed decision: 5 things to know before market opens

Dow-linked futures rose ~240 points (about 0.5%) as US stock futures edged higher on easing oil prices. Investors showed cautious optimism while positioning ahead of today's Federal Reserve rate decision, implying potential volatility around the announcement.

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Dow-linked futures rose ~240 points (about 0.5%) as US stock futures edged higher on easing oil prices. Investors showed cautious optimism while positioning ahead of today's Federal Reserve rate decision, implying potential volatility around the announcement.