European markets closed lower Wednesday, with investors keeping a close eye on the U.S. Federal Reserve's next monetary policy decision later today.
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The pan-European Stoxx 600Â index ended the day flat as the announcement loomed.
Autos stocks led gains, finishing the trading day up 1.3%. Healthcare stocks, meanwhile, slipped 1.2% to lead losses.
Traders widely expect a 25 basis point increase from the Fed, but will monitor commentary for clues about how much further the central bank intends to hike, or when it plans to cut rates.
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Overnight, Asia-Pacific shares traded higher as investors looked ahead to the Fed's decision, while U.S. stock futures were lower.