Major U.S. stock-indexes were mostly higher on Wednesday, with investors counting down to the conclusion of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting, where the central bank is widely expected to raise rates for the first time this year.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (21 of 30). Top loser - Intel Corporation (INTC, -1.73%). Top gainer - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +1.22%).

All S&P sectors in positive area. Top loser - Conglomerates (+1.5%).

At the moment:

Dow 20850.00 +47.00 +0.23%

S&P 500 2371.75 +8.75 +0.37%

Nasdaq 100 5396.00 +10.50 +0.19%

Oil 48.42 +0.70 +1.47%

Gold 1199.70 -2.90 -0.24%

U.S. 10yr 2.58 -0.01