International News
Europe close: Stocks bounce ahead of US central bank decision
Stocks across the Channel staged a small bounce despite mixed reports out of the US-China trade talks in Shanghai and ahead of a key US central bank policy announcement later in the day.
US open: Stocks trade higher ahead of Fed announcement
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Wednesday, with traders preparing themselves for the outcome of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting later in the day.
Chicago NAPM index drops further in July, contrary to forecasts
One of the more closely-followed gauges of US manufacturing sector activity unexpectedly weakened again last month, amid indications of muted demand and with employment at its weakest since October 2009.
US Congress to block trade deal with UK if Irish peace compromised
American congressmen and diplomats warned that it would block any US-UK trade deal after Brexit if the divorce with the European Union affected the Irish border, putting the peace in Northern Ireland at risk.
Asia report: Markets finish lower ahead of Fed rate decision
Markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, with investors closing their wallets ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s July decision on interest rates later in the global day.
Private sector payrolls rise by 156,000 in July, ADP says
Private sector payrolls in the States increased at a slightly quicker than expected pace in July, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Samsung's profits dive amid memory chip market weakness
Samsung on Wednesday reported that its second quarter profits plunged on the back of lower memory chip prices, though overall figures were better than the guidance provided by the company earlier this month.
US pre-open: Futures point to positive start to trading ahead of Fed announcement
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher on Wednesday, with traders preparing themselves for the outcome of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting later in the day.