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US Fed hikes rates, balance sheet reduction seen in 2017
The US central bank raised its benchmark policy rate, as had been widely expected, while at the same time announcing that it would likely begin to shrink its balance sheet in 2017.
Europe close: Stocks end near day's lows after US CPI data
European stocks closed on a mixed note after unexpectedly weak US consumer price data for May forced traders to reconsider their expectations for the US central bank's policy meeting later in the day at the last minute.
Results round-up
Luxury retailer Mulberry reported a rise in full-year sales and profit on Wednesday thanks to product launches and the online business.
Broker tips: Centrica, Antofagasta, Micro Focus International
HSBC trimmed its target price on shares of Centrica telling clients that political intervention and commodity prices were set to weigh on the company's earnings.
HSBC trims Centrica target price, says political will to intervene undiminished
HSBC trimmed its target price on shares of Centrica, telling clients that political intervention and commodity prices were set to weigh on the company's earnings.
Citi downgrades Micro Focus after recent share price gains
Citi downgraded its recommendation on shares of Micro Focus International to 'neutral', but said it maintained a constructive medium-term view.
Credit Suisse reiterates underweight on Antofagasta
Analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated their 'underweight' stance on shares of Antofagasta, citing their near-record valuation and the deterioration in the company's previously high operational and corporate quality.
US open: Stocks flat ahead of Fed, investors in Treasuries play it safe
A weaker-than-expected reading on US consumer prices sent US government bonds sharply higher, as the data sowed doubts about the likely pace of central bank rate hikes later in the year just hours before it was expected to raise them for a second time in 2017.
US May CPI data sows doubts about pace of Fed rate hikes
The cost of living in the States declined markedly last month amid widespread softness in the core components.
Empyrean Energy names new head of China operations
Empyrean Energy beefed up its top management team and announced the transfer of a batch of shares between the new appointee and an existing director.
Europe midday: Tech bounce continues ahead of Fed
Gains in technology shares propelled the main European equity gauges higher even as investors waited on Wednesday evening's US central bank policy announcement, with analysts and traders split on whether or not the Federal Reserve would sound a 'dovish' note.
Investment in China slows in May, but industrial production beats forecasts
Fresh readings for key Chinese activity indicators appeared to show the country's economy was relatively steady in May, but some economists sounded a somewhat sceptical note on some of the underlying trends, which they believed hinted at a continuing slowdown.
Eurozone industrial production continues to slow in April
Industrial production within the single currency bloc continued slowing in April, with a slowdown in output of capital goods weighing on growth.
German CPI falls back in May, but core pressures building according to analysts
The cost of living in the euro area's largest economy fell back last month as the impact of the late Easter in 2017 reversed, revised data confirmed.
Europe open: Stocks track gains on Wall Street ahead of Fed
European equities were heading higher in early trading, tracking gains overnight on Wall Street, even as investors waited on Wednesday evening's US central bank policy announcement, with analysts and traders split on whether or not the Federal Reserve would sound a 'dovish' note.