European stocks were moving higher on Wednesday, as inflation concerns eased and positive business and consumer sentiment data from France boosted hopes of economic recovery.
France's consumer confidence index rose to 97 in May from 95 in April, statistical office Insee said. The score came in line with economists' expectations.
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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.