歐洲市場開盤走高，等待聯準會決定

歐洲市場週三開盤小幅上漲，亞洲市場漲跌互現，投資人等待聯準會今年的最終利率決定。

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.

歐洲股市週三小幅走高，亞洲股市漲跌互現，投資人等待聯準會今年的最終利率決定。

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

正面的通膨數據和企業消息提振了一些地區的樂觀情緒。

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.

法國 CAC 40 指數上漲 0.1%，至 7,373.03 點；德國 DAX 指數上漲 0.2%，至 20,285.04 點。英國富時 100 指數上漲 0.2%，至 8,211.66 點。

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

官方數據顯示，11 月通膨率升至 2.6%，連續第二個月上漲。

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.

預計英國央行將在周四的會議上保持基準利率穩定，日本央行也將在周五結束政策會議。

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%.

在亞洲，日本日經 225 指數下跌 0.7%，至 39,081.71 點，儘管有報告顯示 11 月出口年增 3.8%，而進口下降 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.

相較之下，韓國綜合指數上漲1.1%至2,484.43點，香港恆生指數上漲0.8%至19,864.55點。上證綜指上漲 0.6%，至 3,382.21 點。

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

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

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

在個人推動者中，日產汽車公司(Nissan Motor Corp)確認與本田汽車公司(Honda Motor Co)就更緊密的合作進行討論後，該公司股價飆升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，據共同社的另一篇報道稱，尚未就潛在合併達成正式決定。

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.

兩家汽車製造商與三菱汽車一直在電動汽車零件和自動駕駛軟體方面合作，以應對汽車行業的快速轉變。

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

與此同時，本田股價受此消息影響下跌 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.

在美國市場，標準普爾 500 指數週二下跌 0.4%，道瓊工業指數下跌 0.6%。那斯達克指數較近期紀錄高點小幅下跌 0.3%。

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

人們普遍預計聯準會將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.

也預計對未來利率趨勢的預測，其中通膨壓力仍然是關鍵焦點。

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

11 月零售銷售報告強於預期，引發了經濟可能不需要進一步寬鬆措施的猜測。

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，美國原油上漲 54 美分，至每桶 70.19 美元，布蘭特原油上漲 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.

貨幣方面，美元兌日圓匯率從153.50日圓漲至153.71日圓，歐元兌美元匯率從1.0491美元小漲至1.0493美元。