European shares advanced by 0.4% as of 8:20 a.m. in London on September 16, 2026, breaking a two-day decline. This rise was attributed to a decrease in oil prices and a slowing of the bond market selloff, with traders anticipating the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision later in the day.
Bank shares particularly outperformed the broader market. This strong performance followed a forecast from JPMorgan Chase & Co., which projected gains in its third-quarter trading and investment-banking revenues. The overall market sentiment was cautiously optimistic as investors awaited clarity from the Fed on its monetary policy direction.
