European stocks look set to open a tad lower on Wednesday as investors keep a wary eye on soaring U.S. bond yields.
U.S. Treasury yields hit one-year highs, a sign of confidence in the economic outlook and expectations of rising inflation on the back of extraordinary fiscal and monetary stimulus.
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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.