The majority of the European markets ended Thursday's session in the red. Global growth concerns weighed on investor sentiment after U.S. company Apple lowered its first quarter revenue forecast. The lower guidance was attributed to a significantly greater than expected impact from economic weakness in some emerging markets.
Disappointing U.S. manufacturing data also contributed to the negative mood among investors. Traders are looking ahead to the release of the all important U.S. jobs report on Friday.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.