Wednesday Outlook: Asian stocks slip; dollar on the defensive

A currency dealer, wearing a mask to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), works in front of electronic boards showing the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and South Korean won, at a bank in Seoul, South Korea, September 10, 2020.
REUTERS/Kim Hong-JiZawya brings you all the latest news and insights relevant to Middle East and global investors in equities, commodities and currencies.
Asian shares slip, Microsoft's brisk earnings boost tech sector
Investors expect Fed to keep dovish stance
Dollar on the defensive with Fed's Powell likely to sound dovish note
Riskier currencies benefit as IMF upgrades growth forecast
Oil rises as U.S. oil stockpiles drop, new Chinese COVID-19 cases decline
Brent crude futures climbed 11 cents, or 0.2%, to $56.02 a barrel
Gold steady ahead of U.S. Fed policy decision
Spot gold was little changed at $1,849.76 per ounce by 0031 GMT
Gain a deeper understanding of financial markets with Eikon.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
© ZAWYA 2021