US Stocks Show Mixed Trends Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting Amid Inflation Concerns

US stock markets showed mixed movements ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting. On Tuesday, major indexes including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq opened higher, led by financial stocks, as investors considered the impact of Middle East tensions on energy prices and inflation risks. However, futures slipped later amid concerns over rising oil prices fueling inflation, with markets anticipating the Fed to maintain current borrowing costs but signal a cautious outlook on future rate cuts.