Stock Futures Edge Up on AI Optimism and Earnings Boost, Powell’s Caution Lingers

U.S. stock futures are showing modest gains this Wednesday morning, September 24, 2025, as investors digest a mixed bag of corporate earnings and economic signals while keeping a close eye on Federal Reserve commentary. This premarket uptick follows a Tuesday session that saw major indexes retreat from their recent record-setting rally, partly influenced by cautious remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The renewed optimism in premarket trading is largely fueled by strong earnings from a key chipmaker and s ...