(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)European shares ended flat on Wednesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance in advance of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, while also parsing a slate of corporate announcements. Market attention centred on the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later in the day, where the central bank is expected to trim interest rates by 25 basis points. EuropeAn index of automakers led losses, down 1.5 per cent, dragged lower by a 4.8 per cent drop in luxury carmaker Ferrari. LondonBritain’s blue-chip FTSE 100 edged up on Wednesday, supported by gains in banking stocks as investors awaited ‍the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Policymakers are also due to update their economic and interest rate projections for the coming quarters.

Source: The Irish Times December 10, 2025 19:47 UTC