European stocks may open on a cautious note Wednesday as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's much-awaited policy decision later in the day.
Signs of slowing U.S. inflation bolstered bets that the Fed will hold its key interest rate steady after ten consecutive rate hikes over the last 15 months.
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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.