AFP - Leading stocks opened higher on Tuesday, as investors awaited a US interest rate decision.

AFP - European stock markets advanced Tuesday after overnight gains on Wall Street, with investors awaiting the latest Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting and another crucial Brussels meeting on Greece.

AP - European and U.S. stock markets rallied Tuesday after the Standard & Poor's credit rating agency gave its cautious backing to the Greek government's attempts to get a grip on its borrowing.

AFP - FTSE 100 shares posted solid gains on Tuesday ahead of a US Federal Reserve policy decision on interest rates, widely expected to remain at record lows.

Reuters - Stocks rose on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held benchmark rates near zero and renewed its pledge to keep them exceptionally low for an extended period.

AP - Stocks held on to modest gains Tuesday after the Federal Reserve gave a mildly more upbeat view of the economy.

Reuters - Stocks were little changed on Monday as a late rebound in financial stocks offset nagging worries the Chinese government may tighten credit, a move that could slow growth in the global economy.