BRIEF NEWS:
- The U.S. dollar hit fresh multi-month highs against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after minutes from Federal Reserve's July policy meeting signaled the potential for an earlier-than-expected hike in interest rates.
- U.S. stocks are ending a third straight session with gains on Wednesday, with the S & P 500 ending a hair under new closing record as minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting showed the central bank remain accommodative.
