European stocks are seen opening broadly higher on Monday amid optimism that fiscal stimulus and the rollout of coronavirus vaccines will help boost growth.
Asian markets advanced in cautious trade as investors awaited cues from U.S. President Biden's infrastructure spending plan expected to be unveiled on Wednesday and the payrolls report due on Friday, when the markets will be closed for Good Friday.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.