European stocks may drift lower at open on Monday after China today reported 49 new coronavirus cases, raising fears of a second wave of infections.
Out of these, 39 are reported in the capital Beijing and three cases found in neighboring Hebei province, the National Health Commission said.
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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.