Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Monday, a day before the Federal Reserve meets to discuss interest rates. The central bank is expected to leave rates unchanged at the two-day meeting, but investors will assess Fed Chair Janet Yellen's speech on Wednesday for clues on the timing of the next rate hike.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (18 of 30). Top gainer - 3M Company (MMM, +1.02%). Top loser - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, -1.24%).

All S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Utilities (+0.8%).

At the moment:

Oil 44.04 +0.42 +0.96%

Gold 1317.10 +6.90 +0.53%

Dow 18054.00 +1.00 +0.01%

S&P 500 2133.75 +1.25 +0.06%

Nasdaq 100 4797.75 -16.50 -0.34%

U.S. 10yr 1.69 -0.01