European stocks may open lower on Friday amid concerns about spreading debt defaults in China's property market and shadow banking industry.
China's property developer Evergrande filed for bankruptcy protection in a U.S. court, raising concerns about ripple effects.
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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.