As the world awaits the much-anticipated meeting of the Fed’s monetary policy committee and a possible interest rate rise, sentiment has been higher so far
As the world awaits the much-anticipated meeting of the Fed’s monetary policy committee and a possible interest rate rise, sentiment has been higher so far.
Asian markets have closed mostly higher with expectation of Beijing adding further stimulus to China’s economy. Shanghai’s main index gained 5 per cent.
European indexes are also buoyant with gains for the major markets.
Toronto and New York are set to open fairly flat despite overnight gains for Wall Street’s futures.
The FOMC meets from today and will announce its decision on interest rates Thursday.
Asian markets have closed mostly higher with expectation of Beijing adding further stimulus to China’s economy. Shanghai’s main index gained 5 per cent.
European indexes are also buoyant with gains for the major markets.
Toronto and New York are set to open fairly flat despite overnight gains for Wall Street’s futures.
The FOMC meets from today and will announce its decision on interest rates Thursday.
| Latest | 1 month ago | 1 year ago | |
| North America (previous session) |
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| US Dow Jones | 16,599.85 (+1.40 per cent) | -5.02 per cent | -3.11 per cent |
| TSX Composite | 13,462.71 (+0.82 per cent) | -5.71 per cent | -13.20 per cent |
| Europe (at 5.45am ET) |
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| UK FTSE | 6,194.72 (+0.93 per cent) | -5.43 per cent | -8.80 per cent |
| German DAX | 10,257.11 (+0.68 per cent) | -6.63 per cent | +6.48 per cent |
| Asia (at close) |
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| China CSI 300 | 3,309.25 (+4.98 per cent) | -18.76 per cent | +38.53 per cent |
| Japan Nikkei | 18,171.60 (+0.81 per cent) | -11.44 per cent | +14.20 per cent |
| Other Data (at 5.40am ET) |
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| Oil (Brent) | Oil (WTI) | Gold | Can. Dollar |
| 48.41 (+1.38 per cent) |
45.32 (+1.64 per cent) |
1106.80 (+0.38 per cent) |
U$0.7559 |
| Aus. Dollar |
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| U$0.7165 | |||
