European stocks may open lower on Wednesday, with tech stocks likely to be in focus after Alphabet and Microsoft posted disappointing earnings results.
Google parent Alphabet said it would slow hiring and control expenses after earnings and revenue missed expectations.
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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.