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What is it? Governor Poloz is due to speak about the commodity cycle and the Canadian economy, in Calgary.

As head of the central bank, which controls short term interest rates, he has more influence over the nation's currency value than any other person. Traders scrutinize his public engagements as they are often used to drop subtle clues regarding future monetary policy.

When? September 21^st at 2:45pm Eastern Time.

Trading Tip: If the announcement will hint towards higher interest rates, you can expect the CAD to rise.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Reacting to the Fed

All European indexes are declining in early trading as regional markets get their first chance to react to the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. Germany's DAX index is leading the markets down with a fall of nearly 2%.

"Leaving U.S. interest rates unchanged would normally be enough to see markets cheer at the prospect of cheap money for longer, but heightened concerns about external factors such as China, market volatility and deflation derailing a stateside recovery has resulted in an understandably cautious stance being adopted," noted Mike van Dulken, head of research at Accendo Markets.

Most Asian markets ended the day with modest gains, but the Nikkei in Japan declined by 2%.

2) U.S. stocks

Stock futures are dipping lower.

Over the previous trading session, the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 were down, losing 0.4% and 0.3% respectively. The Nasdaq inched up 0.1%.

"Financial markets priced a relatively low probability of a rate hike yesterday and the immediate reaction [to] the unchanged Fed rates was quite moderate," explained Benjamin Dousa, a market analyst at SEB bank.

3) Potential market mover -- Adobe

Investors should watch Adobe (ADBE) this morning. The shares are sinking by about 2% in extended trading after the company released earnings Thursday evening and said it was rejigging its management team.

4) Economic data

The U.S. Conference Board will post its monthly update of leading indicators at 10 a.m. ET. The composite index tracks business cycles, and it fell last month after four months of strong gains.

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What is it? It checks the change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding the 8 most volatile items.

Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate.

When? September 18^th at 8:30am Eastern Time.

Trading Tip: If the actual number is higher than the forecast, you can expect the CAD to rise.

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What is it? This report includes the FOMC's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years and, more importantly, a breakdown of individual FOMC member's interest rate forecasts.

It's the primary tool the Fed uses to communicate their economic and monetary projections to investors.

When? September 17^th at 2:00pm Eastern Time.

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1. U.S. stocks were little changed at the open on Wednesday as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on a rate increase.

The Dow Jones industrial average (DJI) rose 12.56 points, or 0.08 percent, to 16,612.41, the S&P 500 (SPX) gained 1.92 points, or 0.1 percent, to 1,980.01 and the Nasdaq composite (IXIC) added 1.37 points, or 0.03 percent, to 4,861.89.

2. The dollar trimmed gains against the other major currencies on Wednesday, after data showed that U.S. inflation ticked lower last month and as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's highly-anticipated policy statement due on Thursday.

4. Consumer price inflation in the U.S. ticked lower in August while prices excluding food and energy costs remained steady, official data showed on Wednesday. The Commerce Department said consumer prices edged down by a seasonally adjusted 0.1% last month, in line with forecasts following a 0.1% increase in July.

5. Package delivery company FedEx Corp (N:FDX) posted a higher quarterly profit on Wednesday, but missed Wall Street expectations due to weak global economic conditions and the strong U.S. dollar.

6. Gold prices pushed higher on Wednesday, pulling away from the previous week’s one-month low but gains were held in check ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on U.S. interest rates.

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Cheers! A mega beer deal is brewing and global markets are rising.

Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) You can drink to that

SABMiller (SBMRY) shares are surging by about 18% in London after the global beer giant revealed that competitor Anheuser-Busch InBev (AHBIF) is planning to make a takeover offer.

These are the two biggest beer companies in the world, based on the volume of drinks they sell. Their combined market capitalization is about $270 billion.

Shares in AB InBev are also up about 8%.

2) Waiting on the Fed

Traders continue to chatter excitedly about the Federal Reserve meeting, which begins today and ends Thursday. Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen will announce on Thursday afternoon whether the Fed will hike interest rates.

"Markets currently think there is around a one in three chance that the Fed will hike rates this week," said Larry Hatheway, chief economist at investment firm GAM. "Clearly, the China slowdown and resulting market tumult has led the majority of investors to conclude that the Fed will not raise rates this month."

The Fed has been warning for months that a rate rise was in the cards, but many expect it will be delayed until a meeting in December.

3) Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are holding steady, but there's excitement overseas, helped by the beer merger talk.

Many European stock markets are rising by about 1% in early trade after Asian markets closed the day with a breathtaking surge.

The benchmark stock index in Shanghai rose by nearly 5% and the Shenzhen index shot up by 6.5%.

International markets are rallying following a positive Tuesday in the U.S. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 1.4%, the S&P 500 added 1.3% and the Nasdaq jumped by 1.1%.

As it stands now, U.S. stock indexes are all in positive territory for the month. 

4) Potential market mover

HP, Xerox, FedEx: Shares in Hewlett-Packard (HPQ, Tech30) will likely see higher-than-normal trading volume Wednesday after the firm announced plans to cut another 25,000 to 30,000 jobs. This is the latest dramatic downsizing at the once-iconic tech company.

Meanwhile, shares in competitor Xerox (XRX) are jumping premarket, though trading volume is light.

We could also see significant moves from FedEx (FDX) and Cracker Barrel (CBRL), which are reporting earnings ahead of the open.

Oracle (ORCL, Tech30) will report quarterly results after the close.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) A rate rise?

Traders across the U.S. and overseas are monitoring the Fed closely as its monetary policy committee prepares to announce its biggest decision in a long time. The Fed must decide whether the U.S. economy is healthy enough for the first interest rate hike in nearly a decade.

The decision could have far-reaching ramifications on stocks, currencies, bonds, mortgages and even car loans.

Expect the news at 2 p.m. ET, and brace for a swift market reaction.

A chorus of influential voices, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, have called on the Fed not to raise rates just yet. Others say it's high time to end the uncertainty.

"The fact that there is uncertainty -- not just in markets (where it is to be expected) but amongst economists -- is a signal that the Fed's attempts at policy transparency have been less than successful," said Paul Donovan, a senior economist at UBS.

2) Stock market overview

U.S. stock futures are dipping down following a two-day rally, partly fueled by expectations that the Fed won't move this month.

European markets are mostly heading lower in early trading, while Asian markets ended with mixed results.

3) Market movers - Cablevision, Expedia, Orbitz, Air Products, Oracle

Shares in Cablevision (CVC) are up about 16% premarket after the cable operator announced it is being bought by Altice (ATCEY), a European telecommunications company.

Altice has agreed to pay $34.90 a share for Cablevision, making the deal worth $17.7 billion including debt. The price represents a 22% premium over Cablevision's closing price Wednesday.

Shares in Expedia (EXPE) and Orbitz (OWW) look set to pop at the open after the companies got clearance from the U.S. Justice Department to go ahead with their merger.

Regulators had been concerned that combining two of the largest search sites for cheap hotel and rental car rates would violate antitrust law.

Shares in Air Products and Chemicals (APD) are up about 3% in extended trading after the company said it will spin off its material technology unit in a tax-free deal.

Oracle (ORCL, Tech30) shares look set to dip when trading begins after the company reported earnings on Wednesday evening.

4) Earnings and economics

Soccer powerhouse Manchester United (MANU) is reporting earnings ahead of the open along with Rite Aid (RAD) and Marcus (MCS).

Adobe (ADBE) will report this afternoon.

On the economic front, the Department of Labor will release its weekly jobless claims report at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Also at 8:30 a.m., expect the August report on home construction from the Census Bureau.

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