financial crisis as a stimulus solid job growth in a stronger economy have recently pushed the board in the opposite direction it has already raised interest rates twice this year we conflation remains a concern the fed is expected to raise rates again in december global investors are also awaiting the news out of washington the booming u.s. market in the weaker yen are positive signs for japanese exporters in particular japan s nikkei exchange finished tuesday on a two year high the nikkei was quieter wednesday as were markets across asia traders are acting with caution before the fed announcement all right let s go back to don your crop in frankfurt how big an issue is the fed rate decision for european stocks. well the press conference off the head of the fed is going to be have after markets are actually already closed here in europe but investors are keeping a very close eye on this when you talk about the blue chip index stocks today.