"Dow futures today live" register minor gains, buoyed by optimism in Asia-Pacific markets overnight. Positive earnings from semiconductor suppliers are lifting sentiment, despite macro headwinds from currency fluctuations. The Russell 2000 (+1.22%), Dow (+0.78%), S&P 500 (+0.37%), and Nasdaq (+0.16%) have all set new records in the last few minutes. Additionally, Powell is expected to describe changes to the central bank’s policy framework. The Fed is expected to drop its average inflation targeting policy, which sets an inflation rate goal for the Fed to achieve over the long run. It was put in place pre-pandemic, when inflation ran low and Fed officials wanted to avoid deflation. In thin morning action, "dow futures today live" lean slightly green. Market technicians note that the 20-day moving average is acting as a dynamic support zone, a key chart watch for short-term swing traders.