US indices opened slightly higher, trading in a range of 0.25% to 0.35%. However, investors remain cautious in their buying decisions ahead of today's Fed decision. The escalation of the war in the Middle East is also contributing to increased risk aversion.
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The main index, US500, initially opened lower. However, the first candle was quickly erased and prices returned to positive territory. At the time of publication, the US500 index was up 0.30% at 6,000 points. Gains ahead of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference may indicate that the market is expecting a more dovish tone. Any movement in today's session is likely to be short-lived, as everything will depend on the Fed's decision later today.
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