European stocks traded higher Wednesday as investors await minutes from a meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve, while President Donald Trump showed no signs of easing off on trade tensions with China.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.4% in early trade at 373.08, industrials leading gains with a 0.9% rise as the majority of sectors and major bourses traded in positive territory.
A meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is in focus as investors seek hints from the U.S. central bank over the prospect of impending monetary policy easing, with minutes due for release this evening.
Source : CNBC