Stocks end choppy session higher after Fed minutes reaffirm pledge on inflation

U.S. stock futures drifted sideways Wednesday morning, with equities struggling for direction as the risk of a recession remained top of mind for many investors. Contracts on the S&P 500 fluctuated between small gains and losses, and edged higher by less than 0.1% about three hours before the opening bell. Futures on the Dow and…