European shares accelerated after the Federal Reserve’s dovish remarks alleviated anxieties of investors over the looming Brexit.

There is a possibility the US central bank will retain its interest rates later in the day, clouding worries the United Kingdom might exit the European Union following the June 23 in/out referendum.

That stipulation has plagued markets this week, pressuring traders to bet on safe-haven assets such as the Swiss franc.

The FTSE 100 share index added 0.9%, while the FTSEurofirst 300 index gained 1.1%, breaking its five-day losing stretch.

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