European markets turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday, with investors reacting to the latest batch of quarterly earnings reports, other corporate news and weak economic data from Germany.
The mood was somewhat cautious after recent strong gains and traders were also weighing the prospects of another shutdown in the U.S. over the border wall issue. Also, with no positive news on U.S.-China trade front, investors appeared a bit wary of building up positions.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.