European Economics Preview: Eurozone Flash Consumer Confidence Data Due

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Warns Of Higher Unemployment, Inflation.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged, highlighting increased uncertainty about the economic outlook. The Fed said it decided to leave the target for the federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent for the third straight meeting.

RTTNews | 2小時2分鐘前

Swiss Franc Rises Against Majors

The Swiss franc climbed against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday.

RTTNews | 2小時47分鐘前

Swiss Market Ends Nearly 1% Down

Swiss stocks opened on a weak note on Wednesday and languished in negative territory right through the day's session as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England's monetary policy announcements, due later in the day, and on Thursday, respectively.

RTTNews | 2小時58分鐘前

Major European Markets Close On Weak Note After Cautious Session

The major European markets closed weak on Wednesday as investors reacted to earnings announcements, and awaited the monetary policy announcement from the Federal Reserve later in the day. The Bank of England's policy announcement is due on Thursday. Upbeat economic data from Germany, and optimism surrounding upcoming U.S.-China trade talks helped limit markets' downside.

RTTNews | 3小時14分鐘前

Canadian Stocks Up Firmly In Positive Territory

The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory a little past noon on Wednesday, lifted by gains in utilities, technology, consumer and financials sectors. The market undertone is positive amid slightly easing tensions about tariffs ahead of U.S.-China meeting this week, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates unchanged.

RTTNews | 3小時58分鐘前

German Factory Orders Rebound Ahead Of U.S. Tariffs

Germany's factory orders grew more than expected in March as U.S. manufacturers front-loaded their orders to avoid higher tariffs, official data revealed Wednesday. Factory orders advanced 3.6 percent month-on-month in March after remaining flat in February, Destatis reported. Orders are forecast to grow 1.4 percent.

RTTNews | 6小時46分鐘前

Bay Street Likely To Open Higher

Canadian shares may open higher on Wednesday amid renewed hopes the U.S. and China will agree on a positive trade deal. The focus is also on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement later in the day.

RTTNews | 7小時53分鐘前

FTSE Modestly Lower In Cautious Trade

The U.K. market is modestly lower on Wednesday as investors largely tread cautiously, digesting earnings and regional economic data, and awaiting the monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.

RTTNews | 9小時33分鐘前

EURUSD	1.12976	GBPUSD	1.32842	AUDUSD	0.64249
USDJPY	143.952	USDCAD	1.38332	USDCHF	0.82395

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European Economics Preview: Eurozone Flash Consumer Confidence Data Due