Currencies
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged; sees inflation on the rise
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday as it forecast a rise in inflation this year, signalling a possible move on benchmark rates at its next meeting in March.
FX round-up: sterling falls against the euro on further Brexit concerns
Sterling recovered early losses against the euro on Wednesday amid concerns about the terms on which Britain will leave the EU, and the pound gained against a weakening US dollar.
Chicago PMI points to solid US economy
Strong Chicago PMI figures for January underscored the solidity of the US economy as home sales rose as expected in December.
US private sector employment grows in January - ADP
Private sector employment in the US grew in January, according to the latest figures from ADP.
European inflation remains well below target, unemployment unmoved
Eurozone inflation data was mixed on Wednesday morning, with the headline consumer prices falling less than expected but the core number strengthening in line with forecasts.
Cryptocurrency startup vanishes with small haul of investors' cash
Almost traces of an Ethereum individual coin offering that promised to revolutionise the fruit and vegetable industry disappeared from the internet overnight, including a chunk investors' cash.
German unemployment hits record low in January
German unemployment hit a fresh record low in January, according to figures released by Destatis on Wednesday.