European stocks fell in cautious trade Tuesday after the Bank of Japan rattled markets with a surprise policy shift that allows long-term interest rates to rise more.
Investors were also reacting to comments by ECB policymaker Peter Kazimir that the "monetary policy should tighten at a stable pace."
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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.