European stocks are seen opening lower on Monday as Beijing reaffirmed its zero-COVID-policy and the country's trade data fell short of expectations, raising concerns about slowing economic growth.
Chinese health authorities have said the country will continue to follow the flagship "zero-COVID" policy despite growing backlash over stringent coronavirus measures.
Apple said that customers will now experience longer wait times to receive their new products after officials locked down a district home to Foxconn's iPhone factory - the world's largest - on 2 November for seven days.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.