European stocks struggled for direction on Wednesday, as investors awaited the release of minutes of the most recent decisions of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank for directional cues.
Business activity fell across the eurozone for the fifth consecutive month in November, adding to fears of a recession.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.