Stock futures were near the flatline on Tuesday evening as investors turned toward the first Federal Reserve interest rate decision of 2025. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched down 11 points, or 0.02%. Nasdaq 100 futures were 0.06% higher, while S&P 500 futures were flat.

The Federal Reserve did not lower interest rates, after having done so for three consecutive meetings to end 2024. Stocks declined on the news, with the S&P 500 sinking 0.7% from the previous' day's close.

Economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged as its Open Market Committee is set to conclude its meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

The U.S. dollar was firmer against major currencies on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, as well as clues on the trajectory of interest rates this year. The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its first policy meeting of the year on Wednesday.