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Wednesday preview: US Fed decision, UK CPI in the spotlight
Wednesday will bring with it the week's key risk event, the Federal Reserve's policy announcement.
Europe close: Stoxx 600 falls to two-week low
European stocks fell for the fourth straight session on Tuesday, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index slipping to a two-week low following stronger-than-expected economic data in the UK and US.
Pfizer meets forecasts with 2025 guidance
Shares in pharmaceutical and biotech giant Pfizer were on the rise on Tuesday after the New York-based outfit delivered guidance for 2025 that met analysts' forecasts.
US open: Stocks lower as investors look ahead to FOMC decision
Major indices opened lower on Tuesday as investors continued to await the outcome of the Federal Reserve's meeting and thumbed over a number of data points early on in the session.
US industrial output falls short in November
Industrial output in the US dropped unexpectedly last month, amid a downdraft in Mining and Utilities, whilst manufacturing staged a small bounce as the strike at Boeing ended.
Autos boost US retail sales in November
US retail sales grew more quickly than anticipated in November, in large part due to a jump in outlays for motor vehicles and parts.
US pre-open: Futures lower as traders continue to await FOMC decision
Wall Street futures were in the red ahead of the bell on Tuesday as investors continued to await the outcome of the Federal Reserve's meeting.
German business sentiment unexpectedly improves in December - ZEW
German business sentiment unexpectedly improved in December, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Asia report: Most markets fall as China prepares to raise budget deficit
Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and assessed developments in China's fiscal policy.
Eurozone trade surplus shrinks more than expected
The eurozone trade surplus shrank substantially in October, according to figures from Eurostat on Tuesday, with the balance falling to its second-lowest level in 14 months.
German business sentiment deteriorates in December - Ifo
German business sentiment deteriorated in December, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Ifo Institute.