US stock futures and European equities advanced, following Wall Street’s rebound from a global market selloff as focus turns to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and US tech earnings.

The stock markets are bracing for a volatile day as losses in tech giants Apple and Nvidia might prevent broader gains. The focus shifts to the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. Meanwhile,

(Reuters) - Futures tied to the Nasdaq gained on Wednesday as semiconductor-related stocks rose after chip equipment maker ASML's quarterly orders topped estimates, with focus also on a raft of company results and the Federal Reserve's rate verdict later in the day.

(Reuters) - Nasdaq futures inched higher on Wednesday as chip sector stocks gained after quarterly orders for semiconductor equipment maker ASML exceeded expectations, while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision later in the day.

Global stocks have advanced in thin Lunar New Year trading following a rebound on Wall Street driven by tech stocks as the panic over Chinese AI company DeepSeek fades. Most markets in Asia were closed on Wednesday.

US stock futures and European equities advanced, following Wall Street’s rebound from a global market selloff as focus turns to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and US tech earnings.

U.S. stock indexes slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it began trying to help the economy through easier rates in September. The S&P 500 fell 0.