European stocks are likely to open on a tepid note Thursday, as investors react to hawkish Fed minutes and keep a wary eye on the COVID-19 situation in China.
The dollar index traded weak despite the latest Fed minutes indicating officials intend to keep hiking rates in 2023 and would not ease policy until prices are under control.
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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.