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European markets open mixed after Fed hikes 25 bps

The Stoxx 600 opened 0.13 percent higher with the major bourses moving in different directions.

December 15, 2016 / 13:55 IST
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European bourses opened mixed on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate increase and opened the door to three hikes next year.The Stoxx 600 opened 0.13 percent higher with the major bourses moving in different directions.

Corporate news


The announcement of a rate hike in the US sent the dollar to a 14-month high but led Wall Street to close lower.

In Europe, Centrica, Petrofac and RusHydro are presenting their latest corporate figures on Thursday.

Also on Thursday's calendar, the Bank of England monetary policy committee is presenting its latest interest rate decision, with the publication of its latest minutes.
European leaders are gathering in Brussels for a summit where they will discuss relations with Russia and how to organize negotiations for the Brexit process.

first published: Dec 15, 2016 01:55 pm

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