U.S. stocks rose slightly Thursday as investors awaited Fed meeting minutes for clues on future interest rate cuts.

U.S. stocks edged higher Thursday as investors awaited the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes, which could offer clues about future interest rate decisions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained modestly, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also posted small gains. Market participants remain cautious ahead of the FOMC minutes, which are expected to provide insight into policymakers’ views on inflation, economic growth, and the timing of potential rate cuts.