European stocks closed higher on Thursday, rebounding from losses in the previous session, despite largely negative cues from global markets.Data showing an increase in the euro area trade surplus in the month of July on higher shipments contributed to the positive sentiment in European markets.The pan European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.44%. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 gained 0.16%, Germany's DAX advanced 0.23%...
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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.