Investing,com - Global stocks were mixed Wednesday ahead of the start of Fed Chair Janet Yellen testimony to Congress.
{178|Nikkei 225}} was off 0.48% as yen strengthens to 113 mark against the dollar. Hang Seng outperforms.
Europe higher. DAX up 0.45%. CAC 40 gains 0.78%.
Euro off year-long highs vs. dollar as embroglio over Russian meddling in 2016 U.S. presidential race continues.
FTSE 100 up 0.82%. Sterling reverses losses as jobless rate hits 42-year low.
BoE deputy governor Broadbent argues against rate hike.
U.S. stock index futures flat as Wall St closes mixed. Senate Republicans healthcare bill back in focus.
Dollar index flat as Yellen remarks awaited.
Bank of Canada widely expected to raise key rate for first time in seven years.
Oil jumps after big U.S. crude stock draw. Official EIA inventories report ahead.
Gold higher. Industrial metal prices firm. U.S. Treasury yields retreat.