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US close: Stocks little changed as FOMC holds rates steady

Wed 28 January 2026 22:24

(Sharecast News) - Major indcies were little changed at the close of trading on Wednesday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's decision to keep its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged.

Europe close: Stocks in the red as euro gains on dollar

Wed 28 January 2026 15:13

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed lower on Wednesday as investors digested another heavy slate of corporate earnings and trading updates, while currency markets were rattled by renewed weakness in the US dollar following comments from president Do

US open: Stocks higher ahead of Fed decision, tech earnings

Wed 28 January 2026 14:07

(Sharecast News) - Major indices were in the green at the opening bell on Wednesday as investors patiently awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy meeting.

Europe midday: Shares slide further as dollar slumps on Trump comments

Wed 28 January 2026 11:01

(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Wednesday as investors digested another raft of corporate earnings and trading updates, while a weak dollar was also in focus after comments about the currency's level by US President Donald Trump.

London midday: FTSE falls ahead of tech earnings, Fed announcement

Wed 28 January 2026 10:50

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had extended losses by midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and earnings from three of the 'Magnificent Seven'.

Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of US Fed decision

Wed 28 January 2026 09:44

(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday, breaking ranks with Wall Street after the S&P 500 closed at a fresh record.

Europe open: Shares mixed as dollar slides on Trump comments

Wed 28 January 2026 08:18

(Sharecast News) - European shares were mixed at the open on Wednesday as investors digested another raft of corporate earnings and trading updates, while a weak dollar was also in focus after comments about the currency's level by US President Donald Tru

London open: FTSE nudges down ahead of Fed, US tech earnings

Wed 28 January 2026 08:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks nudged lower in early trade on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and earnings from three of the 'Magnificent Seven'.

London pre-open: Stocks to edge up ahead of Fed, US tech earnings

Wed 28 January 2026 07:28

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge higher at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and earnings from three of the 'Magnificent Seven'.

London close: FTSE falls ahead of US tech earnings, Fed

Wed 28 January 2026 07:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks fell on Wednesday, with dollar-earners under the cosh as the greenback slumped, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve and earnings from three of the 'Magnificent Seven'.