European stocks traded slightly positive Wednesday amid continued hopes for robust economic recovery next year and as AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine received its first approval for emergency supply in the UK amid the massive vaccination drive across Europe.
Meanwhile, investors remain concerned following uncertainty about whether the U.S. Senate would approve a measure increasing the size of the stimulus checks to $2,000.
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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.