Global stock markets were mixed Wednesday amid another string of strong corporate earnings reports and as investors keep an eye out for news about the next U.S. Federal Reserve chair.
KEEPING SCORE: Britain’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.5 percent to 7,492 after the country’s economic growth was reported to be slightly strong than expected in the third quarter. That is more likely to lead to an interest rate increase next month. France’s CAC 40 added 0.2 percent to 5,406 and Germany’s DAX edged 0.1 percent lower to 13,003. Futures augured a weak start on Wall Street. S&P and Dow futures both shed 0.1 percent.
