Stock futures are little changed as traders await Fed meeting minutes: Live updates

US stock market traders observed little change in stock futures on Tuesday as the major averages posted slim gains at the start of a holiday-shortened week, with market participants closely watching for the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes that could provide insights into future monetary policy decisions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all finished the session with modest advances, reflecting a cautious approach from investors who were reluctant to make significant moves ahead of the Fed's policy update. Trading volume was lighter than usual due to the shortened week, with many market participants taking advantage of the holiday to extend their weekend or prepare for potential market-moving news. The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, scheduled for release on Wednesday, are expected to shed light on recent discussions among policymakers regarding interest rates, inflation concerns, and the overall economic outlook, which have been central to market volatility in recent weeks. Analysts suggest that the minutes could influence trading direction for the remainder of the week as investors adjust their portfolios based on any new signals from the central bank about its future monetary policy trajectory.