European stocks closed higher on Monday amid continued optimism about economic recovery and slightly fading concerns about any possibility of the Federal Reserve or other central banks tapering their asset buying programs.Investors also reacted positively to reports saying that the vaccination drive is gaining momentum in several countries across the world.European Central Bank President's comment...
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.