(index / closing price / change items /% change)

Nikkei +389.88 20299.38 +1.96%

TOPIX +28.94 1667.88 +1.77%

Hang Seng -108.36 28051.41 -0.38%

CSI 300 -11.02 3832.12 -0.29%

Euro Stoxx 50 +4.44 3531.18 +0.13%

FTSE 100 +21.97 7275.25 +0.30%

DAX +2.40 12561.79 +0.02%

CAC 40 +8.12 5237.44 +0.16%

DJIA +39.45 22370.80 +0.18%

S&P 500 +2.78 2506.65 +0.11%

NASDAQ +6.69 6461.32 +0.10%

S&P/TSX +56.30 15292.97 +0.37%

Major US stock indices showed a slight increase, as investors refrained from major deals before the announcement of the results of the meeting of the Federal Reserve.

At the upcoming meeting, with a high degree of probability, we can expect the rates to remain unchanged. However, the markets will be more interested in the announcement of the Fed on the beginning of the process of normalizing its balance sheet, which representatives of the regulator have been saying for several months. In addition, the market will focus on how Yellen assesses recent inflation rates, which can give a clue about the timing of further increases in the Fed's rates.

A certain influence on the dynamics of trading was provided by the US. As it became known, the general prices for foreign goods sent to the US, recovered in August, which was partly fueled by higher fuel prices. Import prices in August rose by 0.6% compared with the previous month, after a decline in the previous three months, the Ministry of Labor said on Tuesday. Economists had expected growth of 0.3% of import prices last month. Data on import prices are not adjusted for seasonality. The Ministry of Labor noted that the hurricane Harvey did not affect the collection of data on import prices for August. In addition, the current account deficit in the US, the indicator of trade and financial flows with foreign countries, in the second quarter increased to $ 123.14 billion, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday. Economists predicted a deficit of $ 115.0 billion. An increase of $ 9.6 billion compared to the first quarter reflected an increase in the deficit of secondary income, a reduction in the surplus of primary incomes and an increase in the deficit of goods and services.

Meanwhile, the construction of new houses in August fell slightly, but growing permits indicate an increase in construction in the coming months, especially for single-family homes. The laying of new homes fell by 0.8% to an annual rate of 1.18 million from a revised 1.19 million units in July, the Commerce Ministry reported. This was in line with the consensus forecast of economists.

Most components of the DOW index recorded a rise (19 out of 30). Leader of growth were shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, + 2.48%). Outsider were shares UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, -1.86%).

Most sectors of the S & P index showed an increase. The financial sector grew most (+ 0.5%). The health sector showed the greatest decline (-0.6%).

At closing:

DJIA + 0.19% 22.372.91 +41.56

Nasdaq + 0.10% 6.461.32 +6.68

S & P + 0.11% 2.506.71 + 2.84

U.S. stock-index futures were flat on Tuesday, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei 20,299.38 +389.88 +1.96%

Hang Seng 28,051.41 -108.36 -0.38%

Shanghai 3,356.65 -6.20 -0.18%

S&P/ASX 5,713.58 -7.02 -0.12%

FTSE 7,270.62 +17.34 +0.24%

CAC 5,236.91 +7.59 +0.15%

DAX 12,543.49 -15.90 -0.13%

Crude $50.26 (+0.70%)

Gold $1,311.10 (+0.02%)

(company / ticker / price / change ($/%) / volume)

Tesla (TSLA) initiated with a Underperform at Jefferies; target $280

Apple (AAPL) target raised to $194 from $182 at Morgan Stanley

NIKE (NKE) downgraded to Neutral from Positive at Susquehanna

European stocks pushed higher Monday, with the week getting under way with tensions surrounding North Korea cooling, but Ryanair Holdings PLC underperformed the broader market as the company canceled hundreds of flights. The Stoxx Europe 600 index SXXP, +0.33% picked up 0.3% to close at 381.95. On Friday, the pan-European benchmark slipped 0.3%, but finished last week up by 1.4%.

U.S. stock benchmarks climbed on Monday, with the S&P 500 index and the Dow industrials closing at all-time highs for a second straight session, ahead of the start of a key gathering of the Federal Reserve. However, technology stocks lagged behind, limiting gains for the Nasdaq Composite Index.

Japan was a bright spot in global markets Tuesday, coming off a holiday a day earlier, as stocks elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region were muted. Investors are looking ahead to meetings later this week for the Bank of Japan and Federal Reserve. Rate changes aren't expected in either case, though the Fed is expected to detail plans on how it will trim its mammoth balance sheet.