According to Bloomberg, European shares grew on Wednesday, while Asian equities continued their slide, as traders turned their focus at monetary policy and trade war.

Energy and mining companies were leaders within Stoxx Europe 600, which rose today 0,3%. Futures of Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained despite of approaching Florence hurricane. S&P 500 increased by 0,1%.

Asian Pacific MSCI index has been falling for 10 days already. Today it lost 0,2%. All-Country World MSCI index gained less than 0,05%. MSCI gauge for emerging markets fell by 0,1%.

Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index and euro lost 0,1% today. European currency fell after news that European Central Bank is going to reduce economic growth forecast. Cryptocurrencies lost 80% already from peak level in January.

WTI oil price gained 0,5% to $69,92 per barrel. Gold price is $1195,92 per ounce. LME copper rose 1,4% to $5940 per ton. Bloomberg Commodity Index gained 0,2%.