16.12. Fresh trading analysis: the Fed's meeting, European markets rise

Wednesday, December 16th, today’s news—European markets trade higher amid the vaccine and Brexit hopes. France's business activity returns almost to growth after the coronavirus restrictions are eased, American markets rise ahead of the Fed's meeting as fiscal stimulus optimism grows, the dollar continues to weaken. The price of Brent oil is $50.65, WTI—$47.54 EUR/USD is at 1.2204, GBP/USD—1.3506, gold is $1,865.70 per ounce.