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  "id": 7747379,
  "title": "European shares rise as oil rally pauses; all eyes on Fed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/european-shares-rise-as-oil-rally-pauses-all-eyes-on-fed",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439768/european-shares-rise-as-oil-rally-pauses-all-eyes-on-fed"
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  "account": "European shares experienced a rebound on Wednesday, following two days of declines, as a pause in the rally of oil prices reignited risk appetite. Prior to the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, the pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% to 636.81 points by 0705 GMT. Major stock exchanges, including Germany's DAX, also saw gains, with the index climbing by 0.4%. Market expectations focused on the Fed's decision later that day, with the CME's FedWatch tool indicating a 93% probability of a 25-basis-point interest rate increase. The recent inflation surge, triggered by the Iran conflict, prompted investors to revise their rate forecasts. Rising oil prices, down 0.6% on Wednesday, alleviated some pressure, lifting stocks most affected, particularly banks. Barclays and Standard Chartered were among the greatest gainers, rising by 1.4% and 1.7%, respectively. These stocks had contributed to the STOXX 600 reaching a three-month low on Tuesday. Notably, Babcock International maintained its annual forecast, with its shares increasing by 2.5%. Barratt Redrow lowered its home completions target for fiscal 2027 due to planning delays and fewer sales outlet openings, but its shares still rose 5.1%.",
  "summary": "European shares staged a recovery on Wednesday after two sessions of declines as a rally in oil prices paused, lifting risk appetite ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.4% at 636.81 points by 0705 GMT. Most major bourses rose, with Germany’s DAX up 0.4%. Attention is on the Fed’s decision later in the day, with markets pricing in a 93%…",
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