European stocks advanced on Thursday despite worries about a U.S. recession and much uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's tightening campaign.
Investors also reacted to mixed regional data and looked ahead to the release of financial results from U.S. companies due later in the week for direction.
German consumer price inflation climbed 7.4 percent year-over-year in March, the lowest level in seven months and slower than the 8.7 percent rise in February, final data from Destatis revealed.
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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.