欧洲市场开盘走高，等待美联储决定

欧洲市场周三开盘小幅上涨，亚洲市场涨跌互现，投资者等待美联储今年的最终利率决定。

European markets edged higher on Wednesday, tracking a mixed session in Asia, as investors awaited the final interest rate decision of the year from the Federal Reserve.

欧洲股市周三小幅走高，亚洲股市涨跌互现，投资者等待美联储今年的最终利率决定。

Positive inflation data and corporate news lifted optimism in some regions.

积极的通胀数据和企业消息提振了一些地区的乐观情绪。

The CAC 40 in France gained 0.1% to 7,373.03, while Germany’s DAX rose 0.2% to 20,285.04. In the UK, the FTSE 100 climbed 0.2% to 8,211.66.

法国 CAC 40 指数上涨 0.1%，至 7,373.03 点；德国 DAX 指数上涨 0.2%，至 20,285.04 点。英国富时 100 指数上涨 0.2%，至 8,211.66 点。

Official data showed inflation in November increased to 2.6%, marking a second consecutive monthly rise.

官方数据显示，11 月份通胀率升至 2.6%，连续第二个月上涨。

The Bank of England is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady during its meeting on Thursday, as is the Bank of Japan, which concludes its policy meeting on Friday.

预计英国央行将在周四的会议上保持基准利率稳定，日本央行也将在周五结束政策会议。

In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 dipped 0.7% to 39,081.71, despite a report indicating exports grew 3.8% year-on-year in November, while imports declined 3.8%.

在亚洲，日本日经 225 指数下跌 0.7%，至 39,081.71 点，尽管有报告显示 11 月份出口同比增长 3.8%，而进口下降 3.8%。

In contrast, South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.1% to 2,484.43, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advanced 0.8% to 19,864.55. The Shanghai Composite rose 0.6% to 3,382.21.

相比之下，韩国综合指数上涨1.1%至2,484.43点，香港恒生指数上涨0.8%至19,864.55点。上证综指上涨 0.6%，至 3,382.21 点。

In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 edged slightly lower, down 0.1% to 8,309.40.

在澳大利亚，S&P/ASX 200 小幅下跌，下跌 0.1%，至 8,309.40 点。

Among individual movers, shares of Nissan Motor Corp soared 23.7% after the company confirmed discussions with Honda Motor Co on closer collaboration.

在个人推动者中，日产汽车公司(Nissan Motor Corp)确认与本田汽车公司(Honda Motor Co)就更紧密的合作进行讨论后，该公司股价飙升23.7%。

However, no formal decision has been reached on a potential merger, according to a separate report by共同通信社.

然而，据共同社的另一篇报道称，尚未就潜在合并达成正式决定。

The two automakers, along with Mitsubishi Motors, have been working together on electric vehicle components and autonomous driving software to navigate rapid shifts in the automotive industry.

两家汽车制造商与三菱汽车一直在电动汽车零部件和自动驾驶软件方面合作，以应对汽车行业的快速转变。

Meanwhile, shares of Honda dipped 3% following the news.

与此同时，本田股价受此​​消息影响下跌 3%。

In U.S. markets, the S&P 500 slipped 0.4% on Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite edged 0.3% lower from its recent record high.

在美国市场，标准普尔 500 指数周二下跌 0.4%，道琼斯工业平均指数下跌 0.6%。纳斯达克综合指数较近期纪录高位小幅下跌 0.3%。

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce its third interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday.

人们普遍预计美联储将在周三宣布今年第三次降息。

Projections about future rate trends are also anticipated, with inflation pressures remaining a key focus.

还预计对未来利率趋势的预测，其中通胀压力仍然是关键焦点。

A stronger-than-expected report on November retail sales fueled speculation that the economy may not require further easing measures.

11 月份零售销售报告强于预期，引发了经济可能不需要进一步宽松措施的猜测。

In commodities, U.S. crude oil rose 54 cents to $70.19 per barrel, while Brent crude gained 53 cents to $73.72 per barrel.

大宗商品方面，美国原油上涨 54 美分，至每桶 70.19 美元，布伦特原油上涨 53 美分，至每桶 73.72 美元。

In currencies, the U.S. dollar strengthened to 153.71 Japanese yen from 153.50 yen, while the euro edged slightly higher to $1.0493 from $1.0491.

货币方面，美元兑日元汇率从153.50日元上涨至153.71日元，欧元兑美元汇率从1.0491美元小幅上涨至1.0493美元。