European stocks are seen opening sharply lower on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin officially announced a military operation in Ukraine in a televised address early Thursday in Moscow.
Putin claimed the action was in response to Ukrainian threats and stated it was to "demilitarize" the country. He said countries that attempted to interfere would be dealt "consequences they have never seen."
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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.