European Stocks Steady as Focus Turns to Expected Fed Rates Cut
European stocks steadied after the previous day’s decline, as investors cautiously awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was 0.1% higher by 8:12 a.m. in London, after it fell the most in two weeks on Tuesday with tariff concerns back into focus. UK shares edged higher as data showed that inflation held at the highest level in more than one-and-a-half years in August.
Fed officials are expected to lower interest rates for the first time this year to backstop a faltering US labor market. Focus will be on Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and fresh economic projections for clues on the likely path for rates going forward.
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European stocks are hovering below their March record amid a resilient global economy and expectations of the Fed cutting rates. Spanish stocks have shined in the region and are closing in on an all-time high
Source: Bloomberg.com
