Sensex, Nifty Open Higher On Fed Optimism

Fed Minutes Reveal Details Behind Split Interest Rate Decision

The minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy meeting revealed most officials still see the upside risk to inflation as the bigger threat to the economic outlook, although a couple were more worried about the downside risk to employment.

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TSX Modestly Higher As Materials, Energy Stocks Gain

The Canadian market is modestly higher Wednesday afternoon, lifted by strong gains in materials and energy sectors. The mood remains a bit cautious ahead of the Federal Bank's symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where several central bank chiefs including Fed Chair Jerome Powell are set to make speeches.

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Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note

After a weak start and a subsequent drop to lower levels, the Switzerland market recovered and stayed subdued till around mid morning on Wednesday, but kept edging higher as the day progressed to eventually ended the session on a firm note. Optimism about a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine supported the market.

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European Stocks Closed On Mixed Note

European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday after another cautious session, as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole Symposium that gets underway on Thursday, and continued to focus on the developments on the trade and geopolitical front.

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Target Q2 Down, Yet Beats Street, Backs FY25 View, Names Michael Fiddelke CEO; Shares Hit

Shares of Target Corp. were losing around 11 percent in the pre-market activity on the NYSE, after the retail major reported Wednesday lower profit and comparable sales in its second quarter. However, earnings per share and top line beat market estimates, and the firm maintained its fiscal 2025 outlook. Separately, Target announced the appointment of Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer,

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Indonesia Unexpectedly Cuts Interest Rate

Indonesia's central bank eased its monetary policy unexpectedly on Wednesday in order to bolster economic growth amid inflation remaining well within the target range. The Bank Indonesia board, led by Governor Perry Warjiyo, decided to cut the BI rate by 25 basis points to 5.0 percent.

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Bay Street Likely To Open On Subdued Note

Canadian shares look headed for a somewhat subdued start on Wednesday as investors, looking for further progress in geopolitical and trade talks, are likely to remain largely cautious with their moves. Energy and gold stocks may attract buyers thanks to higher oil and bullion prices.

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FTSE 100 Recovers From Early Weakness, Up Nearly 0.3%

After opening slightly down and drifting further lower subsequently, the U.K. market has regained lost ground and is up in positive territory around noon on Wednesday.

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