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• European markets were mixed on Wednesday morning, as investors observed heightened geopolitical tensions over the Korean peninsula and awaited monetary policy guidance from the Federal Reserve.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 was little changed during early morning deals, with sectors and major bourses pointing in opposite directions.

Europe's utility stocks were trading slightly lower on Wednesday morning, after French utility firm, Suez, received a rating downgrade. Credit Suisse analysts announced their rating for the firm had been cut to "underperform" from "neutral" as they cited risks from lower margins and the impact of a strengthening euro.

• Asian stocks were mostly steady on Wednesday after Wall Street again rose to record highs, although movements were limited as a wait-and-see mood prevailed before the Federal Reserve reveals its monetary policy stance later in the day.

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS was up 0.05 percent.

• Japanese stocks were nearly flat on Wednesday after scaling highs not seen in more than two years on Tuesday, while investors stayed cautious before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting which ends later in the day.

The Nikkei edged up 0.1 percent to 20,310.46, after moving little throughout the day. On Tuesday, the index soared 2.0 percent to hit the highest level since August 2015 supported by a weaker yen and hopes for a snap election.

• China stocks edged higher on Wednesday, bolstered by strong gains in consumer stocks and “new energy” car manufacturers, with sentiment propped up improving business confidence and expectations that Beijing will maintain stability in financial markets ahead of a key party congress.

The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 0.3 percent, to 3,842.44 points, while the Shanghai Composite Index also gained 0.3 percent to 3,366.00 points.

• Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday, with the benchmark index hovering around 28-month highs, as shares of Chinese metal producers continued to rally.

The Hang Seng index rose 0.3 percent to 28,127.80 points, while the China Enterprises Index gained 0.4 percent to 11,173.51.

Reference: Reuters,CNBC