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Bank of England and FOMC both decided, unsurprisingly, not to touch central interest.

US stocks turn flat as the rally inspired by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday loses momentum.

Footsie investor considered the economic policies set out by the Chancellor to be positive for businesses.

Dow Jones and Nasdaq slip as investors remain jittery ahead of a two-day Fed meeting.

Experts are largely expecting the MPC to hold off on hiking the rate, instead increasing it later in 2016.

Dow Jones and Nasdaq edges lower as pre-Fed jitters spoil sentiment, while oil prices tumble.

Dow Jones and Nasdaq gain after better than expected retail sales figures in January calm worries of slowdown

Analysts have criticised the Federal Reserve's decision to increase US interest rates in December.

Wall Street gains after Yellen says financial conditions have worsened but does not rule out March rate hike.

Wall Street on the back foot as oil prices fall and investors analyse last week's mixed jobs report.

US stocks slide as the pace of hiring slows sharply in January and unemployment rate hits eight-year low.

Wall Street on the back foot after productivity data disappoints and dollar continues to fall

US stocks gained after oil prices rebounded as investors awaited the beginning of the Federal Reserve meeting.

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Janet Yellen's 'dovish hike' gave a great scenario for markets.

Yellen says the increase reflects the Federal Reserve's confidence in the US economy.

The Fed has raised interest rates by 0.25% to between 0.25% and 0.5%.

US central bank widely expected to increase rates by 25 basis points.

Janet Yellen's Federal Open Market Committee is expected to lift the rate from record low levels.

Federal Open Market Committee votes 9-1 to keep interest rates at its current near-zero levels.

Spot gold prices hit their peak to a three-and-a-half month high since late June on Wednesday.

US central bank says it is "prudent" to wait for more information before raising interest rates.

Easing fears over China and dovish Fed outlook boost risk sentiment among investors.

Prospect of imminent Fed rate hike recedes as US posts tepid employment numbers for September.

Global growth likely to remain tepid in 2016 amid uncertain economic climate, Lagarde says.

Japanese shares wipe out gains for the year as China fears intensify.

Japan's Nikkei rebounded 0.8% to 17,708.94 points at mid-day after closing nearly 3% lower on 24 September.

Investors remain cautious in the wake of the US Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady.

Global growth fears resurface after US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady.

Yellen, the 69-year-old in charge of the $16tn US economy has, so far, never touched the rate.