European stocks are seen opening higher on Thursday as tame U.S. inflation data eased fears the Federal Reserve would rush to reduce its economic support measures.
Asian markets were subdued in cautious trade as China's banking and insurance watchdog stepped up scrutiny of insurance technology platforms and data showed China's new bank loans fell more than expected in July to their lowest in nine months.
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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.