Financial Market Preview - Thursday 1-Feb

US futures are indicating a higher open as of 04:45 ET. European equity markets have opened mixed, following mixed trading in Asian markets. Markets are digesting the FOMC decision. The statement removed tightening bias, as was widely expected, and noted employment and inflation moving into better balance. Meanwhile, Riksbank and BoE policy decisions are due in Europe. Riksbank has left policy on hold and said the policy rate is likely to be lowered earlier than indicated in November. BoE set for a steady hand, leaving the focus on guidance.Companies Mentioned: Disney, Alibaba, Adidas

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