European stocks look set to open lower on Wednesday as investors wait for U.S. GDP data due out Thursday for clues on the Federal Reserve's tapering timeline.
U.S. earnings will also be in focus, with Alphabet and Microsoft beating top and bottom line estimates after the close of Tuesday's trading, while Twitter missed revenue and earnings estimates.
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Market Analysis
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.