FTSE 100, Stoxx 600, Trump shifts on Ukraine

European shares look poised to open lower on Wednesday, as investors react to a suggestion from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that equities are “fairly highly valued.” London’s FTSE 100 is expected to open 0.2% lower, according to IG, while the German DAX and France’s CAC 40 are slated to shed 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively….

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Powell says slowing labor market prompted rate cut, sees ‘challenging situation’ ahead

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference, following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Sept. 17, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that weakness in the labor market is outweighing concerns about stubborn inflation,…

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Fans to welcome TV host back

Gregg Donovan and Dandidi or “Hollywood Harlequin” display signs at the El Capitan Entertainment Centre, where “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is recorded to celebrate the show’s return on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, U.S. on Sept 23, 2025. Gabriel Cortes | CNBC “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returns to air Tuesday night, roughly one week after the…

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OECD lifts U.S., global growth forecasts as economies surprise to the upside

Container backlog occurs at Longtan Port Container Terminal in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Costfoto| Nurphoto | Getty Images The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development upgraded its global economic growth forecast on Tuesday, with many economies appearing more resilient than expected so far this year….

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