- Indian stock markets rose recovering from recent lows as hopes grew that the US Fed would maintain stimulus measures boosting exporters like Infosys. Apollo Tyres gained after announcing plans to rescue its South African operations.
- Asian markets turned mixed awaiting the outcome of the Fed meeting while European stocks rose higher also awaiting the Fed decision and a Scottish independence vote.
- US stocks jumped on news of China stimulating its economy and expectations the Fed will release a dovish policy statement.