UK election

EghtesadOnline: The dollar wallowed near a six-week low against the safe-haven yen on Wednesday, with traders cautious ahead of Britain's general election, a European Central Bank policy decision and testimony by former FBI Director James Comey.

EghtesadOnline: Investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a barrage of events due in the next 48 hours.

EghtesadOnline: Gold’s taking aim at $1,300 an ounce. The metal has rallied to the highest since November as investors position themselves for the outcome of the U.K. election and potential drama of former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony, while also tracking tensions in the Middle East.

EghtesadOnline: European stocks were poised to snap a five-day losing streak amid a broad-based rally. The pound declined as better-than-expected manufacturing data failed to offset political risk before the impending election, and crude bounced.