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European stocks may open on a mixed note Wednesday, with geopolitical tensions and the Fed’s interest-rate decision likely to be in the spotlight. <\/p>\n

Geopolitical tensions intensified, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels claiming their fourth attack on a U.S. warship in the Red Sea within 72 hours and Israel saying ceasefire negotiations with Hamas will only take place ‘under fire’.<\/p>\n

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 30-day pause on strikes on Ukraine’s energy sites but insists peace depends on the “complete cessation” of Western military and intelligence aid. <\/p>\n

Asian markets<\/span> were muted while the yen held steady after the Bank of Japan held rates as expected. <\/p>\n

The euro hovered close to the five-month high it reached on Tuesday after Germany’s parliament approved plans for a significant increase in spending.<\/p>\n

The dollar index was little changed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement later in the day. <\/p>\n

The U.S. central bank may keep rate steady, but the accompanying statement as well as the latest projections may provide clues about the outlook for rates in 2025. <\/p>\n

Traders are pricing in 58 basis points of easing this year from the Fed, with the first cut fully priced in for July, according to LSEG data.<\/p>\n

Gold hovered near record highs while oil held a decline after industry data pointed to a build in U.S. crude stockpiles.<\/p>\n

U.S. stocks pulled back overnight after a two-day rally. As recession fears rise, encouraging industrial production and housing data helped cap overall losses to some extent.<\/p>\n

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.7 percent, the S&P 500 shed 1.1 percent and the Dow eased 0.6 percent amid concerns over President Trump’s on-again-off-again tariff policy.<\/p>\n

European stocks closed higher on Tuesday after Germany’s Bundestag approved a crucial fiscal package, allowing the country to increase defense spending and infrastructure investment.<\/p>\n

The pan European STOXX 600 gained 0.6 percent. The German DAX rallied 1 percent, France’s CAC 40 rose half a percent and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged up by 0.3 percent. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n