Investing.com - Here are the top five things you need to know today in financial markets:
Euro tumbles on ECB report
The European Central Bank is looking at broadening the scope of its bond-buying program or implementing a two-tier penalty charge on banks that leave cash with the ECB, weighing on the euro.
Global shares mixed
Global stock markets were mixed on Wednesday, as geopolitical tension surrounding Russia and NATO member Turkey remained in focus.
Russia-Turkey standoff in focus
Market players continued to monitor geopolitical developments after Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border on Tuesday.
Investors await U.S. data deluge
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, a flurry of U.S. economic data will be released later in the session, including weekly jobless claims figures, durable goods orders, personal spending and new home sales.
WTI oil back in the red
The U.S. Energy Information Administration will release its weekly report on oil supplies at 10:30AM ET Wednesday, amid expectations for another buildup.