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FX round-up: Sterling mixed amid May's hot chips, Brexit divorce bills ahead of Fed rate call
Sterling is mixed on Wednesday afternoon as traders hunker to await the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision tonight.
US services activity slightly better than expected
US services sector output continued to grow modestly in April, though costs rose as input price inflation accelerated to its highest level in almost two years.
ISM services index ticks higher in April
Activity in the US services sector improved more than expected in April, according to figures released on Wednesday.
Commodities: Crude ahead on hopes of US EIA data confirming oil draw
Crude-oil futures are ahead on Wednesday as traders look ahead to US official data this afternoon they hope will confirm a fall in that country's inventories of the precious black liquid last week.
US private sector hiring slows more than expected in April
Private sector employment in the US slowed more than expected in April, according to data released by ADP on Wednesday.
UK will face €100bn Brexit bill, but Davis says 'we will not pay it'
Brexit minister David Davis said the UK will not cough up €100bn in any deal to leave the European Union, and will only pay what is legally due.
UK construction sector unexpectedly picks up in April
Growth in the UK construction sector unexpectedly picked up in April, according to data released on Wednesday.