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US open: Stocks mixed as traders brace for key Fed rate decision

Wed 16 September 2026 14:10

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as traders awaited a key Federal Reserve rate decision that could mark the start of a fresh tightening phase over the coming months.

Europe close: Stocks rise as eyes turn to Fed decision

Wed 16 September 2026 13:18

(Sharecast News) - European stocks rebounded from a three-month low on Wednesday, though gains were limited as investors braced for a crucial Federal Reserve policy decision, with the central bank almost certain to hike interest rates to curb rising infla

Europe midday: Stoxx up as investors eye Fed rate decision

Wed 16 September 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Wednesday with attention firmly focused on a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve later in the day.

London midday: Stocks turn higher as housebuilders rally; Fed eyed

Wed 16 September 2026 10:54

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had turned positive by midday on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the housebuilding sector after well-received results from Barratt, as investors digested UK inflation figures and looked ahead to an expected rate hike

Asia report: Stocks rise ahead of Fed meeting as oil prices retreat

Wed 16 September 2026 09:28

(Sharecast News) - Asian stock markets advanced on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back from a four-month high, while chip and AI-related shares rebounded after a brutal sell-off.

London open: FTSE dips as investors mull UK inflation, ahead of Fed announcement

Wed 16 September 2026 07:45

(Sharecast News) - London stocks dipped in early trade on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

Europe open: Shares rally with all eyes on Fed rate decision

Wed 16 September 2026 07:41

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Wednesday as attention was firmly focused on a rate decision from the US Federal Reserve.

London pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of Fed announcement; UK inflation as expected

Wed 16 September 2026 07:33

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to gain at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to an expected rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

London close: FTSE rises as housebuilders rally, oil eases

Wed 16 September 2026 07:17

(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in the housebuilding sector after well-received results from Barratt Redrow, as investors digested UK inflation figures and looked ahead to an expected rate hike by the Federal Re

Babcock sees FY in line as military buildup continues

Wed 16 September 2026 07:09

(Sharecast News) - Babcock said trading for the first five months of the fiscal year was in line with expectations, with strong nuclear and aviation performance and its full‑year outlook unchanged.