Global stocks rise after Trump says he has ‘no intention' of firing Fed chair

  • Global shares mostly rose Wednesday, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he won't dismiss the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve.France's CAC 40 jumped 2.1% in early trading to 7,480.99, while Germany's DAX rose 2.5% to 21,820.14. Britain's FTSE 100 gained 1.6% to 8,461.24.