Business · 18 March 2026

Europe's markets rise, anticipating Fed rate hold.

Investment portfolios across Europe are forecast to increase in value today, reflecting general market confidence. Following Tuesday's global market gains, European indexes such as Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 are each forecast to rise by around 0.5%. Investors await the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later, where rates are expected to stay fixed at 3.5% to 3.75%.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 8:48

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