Market Pulse - Usa
Federal Reserve hikes rates, policy no longer described as 'accommodative'
The US central bank tightened policy further on Wednesday with policymakers describing economic growth and job increases since they last met in August as "strong".
FX round-up: Pound dips after Fed, EM FX well-behaved
The pound finished the session slightly lower against the Greenback on Wednesday after Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, delivered an upbeat message on the US economy.
London close: Shares hold ground ahead of Fed call
London stocks had a lethargic Wednesday session, in line with most European bourses, as traders sat on their hands ahead of the Federal Reserve rates announcement later.
WTI dips after weekly DoE oil inventory numbers
US oil stockpiles rose last week despite a drop in the country's net imports, helped by higher domestic production and a drop in refinery demand.
US open: Dow at all-time high as gains for IBM help to offset drag from Nike
Wall Street trading kicked off with some modest gains on Wednesday as a strong performance from IBM helped offset some early losses over at Nike.
EU, Russia and China join forces to dodge US sanctions on Iran
The EU, China, Russia and Iran have set out a plan to dodge US sanctions against the Middle Eastern country and save the nuclear deal signed in 2015.
US new home sales bounce back in August
A key indicator of the health of the US homebuilding sector bounced back last month, boosted by activity in the West.
Nike scores a domestic touchdown in quarter ahead of Kaepernick campaign
Nike turned in a strong performance across the US in the first quarter of its trading year, with sales at home climbing 6% year-on-year.