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Gold prices stuck within a narrow range on Wednesday as traders strapped in for U.S. economic data for further guidance on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy stance.

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

The Canadian dollar weakened to a four-week low against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, as worries about the global economic outlook pressured commodity prices and investors assessed minutes from the Bank of Canada's recent policy decision.

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.

Britain's government borrowed less than predicted in the financial year that ended in March, according to data on Tuesday which showed finance minister Jeremy Hunt may be able to adopt a less austere stance ahead of the next general election.

Emissions from China's power sector are set to hit new highs over the coming summer as rising temperatures spur increased air conditioner use just as factories and heavy industry continue to expand output from last year's pandemic-hit levels.

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan.

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

U.S. consumer confidence dropped to a nine-month low in April as worries about the future mounted, further heightening the risk that the economy could fall into recession this year.

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.