FTSE 100 Drops On Growth Worries

U.S. Dollar Falls Amid Risk-on Mood, Fed Rate Cut Bet

The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday amid increased risk-on mood, as some traders are still looking to cash in on the strong upside in the markets seen over the past several weeks. Furthermore, growing market acceptance that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will lower interest rates further this year amid evidence of diminishing inflationary pressure and a dismal growth forecast, also pushed the USD lower.

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Japan Exports Growth Softens On Higher Trade Tariffs

Japan's exports grew at a slower pace in April largely due to the higher tariffs imposed by the US administration, official data revealed Wednesday. Exports climbed 2.0 percent on a yearly basis in April, slower than the 4.0 percent increase in March, the Ministry of Finance reported. Exports have been rising since last September and the latest growth matched economists' expectations.

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European Shares May Struggle At Open

European stocks are seen opening little changed on Wednesday, with U.S. fiscal concerns, geopolitical tensions and the Fed outlook likely to be in focus.

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European Economic News Preview: UK Inflation Data Due

Consumer price data from the UK is the only major report due on Wednesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics publishes UK consumer prices for April. Consumer price inflation is forecast to rise to 3.3 percent from 2.6 percent in March.

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Swiss Franc Rises Against Majors

The Swiss franc strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday.

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U.S. Dollar Falls Against Majors

The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday.

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Sensex, Nifty Marginally Higher In Lackluster Trade

Indian shares were modestly higher in early trade on Wednesday, after having suffered heavy losses in the previous session amid rising geopolitical tensions, growing concerns over U.S. debt and a spike in Covid-19 cases in Southeast Asia.

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Australian Market Extends Early Gains In Mid-market

The Australian stock market is extending its early gains in mid-market moves on Wednesday, adding the gains in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 staying just below the 8,400 level, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains in mining, financial and energy stocks partially offset by weakness in technology stocks.

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EURUSD	1.13249	GBPUSD	1.34077	AUDUSD	0.64417
USDJPY	144.097	USDCAD	1.38866	USDCHF	0.82504

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FTSE 100 Drops On Growth Worries