- On Wednesday, global shares fell as investors prepared for further Federal Reserve policy tightening, despite the fact that some of the top American and European corporations' results suggested the global economy was slowing.
- The Nasdaq 100 index contracts were under pressure as a result of certain prominent components' dismal results. After reporting modest sales growth and predicting a decline in its cloud computing sector, Microsoft's stock dropped as high as 3.9%.
- Alphabet, increased by around 7% after reporting revenue that above expectations.
- A gauge of the dollar edged lower, while the yen strengthened for a third day on speculation the BoJ could signal a shift away from ultra-loose policies at its Friday meeting. Treasury 10-Yr yields were steady while oil prices retreated after a four-day rally.
- Russian oil exports are expected to increase in September amid refinery maintenance after reductions in June-August - sources.
